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
- Nausea (12%)
- Diarrhea (7%)
- Stomach pain (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dark stools
- Upper respiratory infection (i.e., common cold)
- Constipation
- Lack of appetite (anorexia)
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Dark-colored tongue
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Gas
- Trouble sleeping
Helidac serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe skin reaction: painful rash, blisters, red skin, fever
- Brain and nerve-related problems: seizure, dizziness, feelings of numbness and tingling in your arms or legs
- Tarry or bloody stools
Source: FDA
The following Helidac 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:
Less common
Black, tarry stools
body aches or pain
burning, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning upper stomach pain
chills
difficulty in breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of appetite
loss of voice
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
runny or stuffy nose
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
Bladder pain
bleeding from the rectum
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
bruising
burning, dry, or itching eyes
chest pain or discomfort
confusion
difficult, burning, or painful urination
discharge, excessive tearing
dizziness
fainting
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
itching, skin rash
joint pain
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
lower back or side pain
muscle aches and pains
nervousness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pounding in the ears
redness or other discoloration of the skin
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
severe constipation
severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
severe sunburn
shivering
slow or fast heartbeat
stomach pain
sweating
tooth disorder
trouble sleeping
trouble swallowing
tumor
white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
joint or muscle pain
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
redness or soreness around fingernails or loosening of the fingernails
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
difficult, noisy, fast, or deep breathing
hearing loss
increased sweating
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
loss of consciousness
pale skin
seizures
shakiness and unsteady walk
slow heartbeat
swelling in the legs and ankles
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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:
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.
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