Meclomen Capsule Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Stomach Ulcer
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • Canker Sores
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dry Mouth
  • Irritation Of The Mouth

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Heart Attack
  • 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 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 Stroke
  • 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
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blood In The Bowel Movement
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Blurred Vision
  • 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
  • Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Pink Eye
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Taste Impairment

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