Arthritis Foundation Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Increase In The Thickness Of Lung Secretions
  • Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Heartburn
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Nausea
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Itching
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Change In Vision
  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Decrease In Platelet Clotting
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • 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 Stomach Ulcer
  • A Stroke
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bleeding Within The Skull
  • Blind Spot In The Eye
  • Blistering Of The Skin
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Blood In The Bowel Movement
  • Bloody Urine
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Canker Sores
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Tightness
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Confusion
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Depression
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eye
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Excess Urination
  • Extra Heartbeats
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Iga Vasculitis
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Kidney Failure
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Meningitis Not Due To An Infection
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Nosebleed
  • Pink Eye
  • Renal Papillary Necrosis
  • Renal Tubular Necrosis, A Kidney Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling
  • Wheezing
  • Worsening Of Chronic Heart Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Headache From Overuse Of Medications
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Accidental Falls
  • Agitation
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dryness Of The Nose
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Irritation Of The Mouth
  • Itching
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Nosebleed
  • Over Excitement
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Dryness
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting
  • Wheezing

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