The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea (11%)
- Stomach pain or cramps (10%)
- Nausea (5%)
- Joint pain (4%)
- Rash (2%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (2%)
- Depression (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling gassy
- Vomiting
- Mouth sores
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Itching
Dipentum serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Salicylate toxicity (too much medication in the body): nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, shallow breathing, headache, dizziness, confusion, seizures
- Kidney problems: urinating less often than usual; dry and itchy skin; fever; chills; muscle cramps; back or side pain; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands
- Serious skin reaction: hives, blisters, peeling skin, skin reddening, fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes
- Allergic reaction: hives, swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Dipentum side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Agitation
bloody diarrhea
blood in the urine
coma
confusion
dark-colored urine
decreased urine output
dizziness
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
hostility
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
irritability
itching, skin rash
lethargy
light-colored stools
muscle twitching
pain in the groin or genitals
rapid weight gain
redness or other discoloration of the skin
seizures
severe sunburn
sharp back pain just below ribs
stomach pain
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
loss of appetite
Less common
Aching joints and muscles
acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated or full feeling
body aches or pain
bone pain
congestion
cramps
difficulty with moving
dizziness or drowsiness
hoarseness
indigestion
muscle pain or stiffness
passing of gas
shivering
stomach discomfort or upset
sweating
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
swollen joints
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble with sleeping
trouble with swallowing
unable to sleep
voice changes
Rare
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
flushing, redness of the skin
hair loss or thinning of the hair
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
unusually warm skin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
