Niacin ER 500 Mg-Lovastatin 20 Mg Tablet,Extended Release 24H Mphase Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Muscle Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • An Infection
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Atrial Fibrillation

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Arthritis
  • Backache
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Skin
  • Fainting
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gas
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Worsening Of A Peptic Ulcer

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • Anemia
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Chronic Inflammation Of Muscles In The Body Called Polymyositis
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Diabetes
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Hives
  • Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin And Muscle
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Liver Failure
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Long-Term Neuromuscular Disease Causing Muscle Weakness Of Eye
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Macular Edema
  • Muscle Inflammation
  • Muscle Pain And Stiffness In The Shoulder, Neck And Pelvis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis Of Some Or All Of The Muscles Of The Eye
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vesicular Rash
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Nail Disorder
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Abnormal Sensations Of The Skin
  • Acquired Acanthosis Nigricans
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchitis
  • Burping
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Confusion
  • Cough
  • Cramps
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Depression
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dry Skin
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Itching
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Numbness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Paralysis Of Nerves For The Face
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Disease Characterized By Swollen Itching Lesions
  • Skin Nodules
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Thyroid Problems
  • Urination During The Night
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

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