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 (48%)
- Fatigue (48%)
- Headache (44%)
- Low potassium levels (34%)
- Joint pain (30%)
- Vomiting (26%)
- Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet (26%)
- High blood pressure (24%)
- Dizziness (22%)
- Low appetite (20%)
- Dry mouth (18%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Back pain
- Muscle pain
- Pain in arms or legs
- General pain
- Common cold symptoms
- Anxiety
- Changes in thyroid function test results
Korlym serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Low potassium levels: irregular heart beat, fatigue, muscle weakness, high blood pressure
- Abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation): chest pounding, chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling faint or lightheaded
Source: DailyMed
The following Korlym 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:
Incidence not known
Chest pain or discomfort
confusion
cough or hoarseness
fast, weak pulse
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
painful or difficult urination
pale, cold, or clammy skin
shortness of breath
sudden increase in stomach or shoulder pain
sweating
unusual or large amount of vaginal bleeding
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
Abdominal or stomach pain or uterine cramping
back pain
dizziness
headache
nausea or vomiting
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
fainting or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
flu-like symptoms
headache
increased clear or white vaginal discharge
indigestion
itching of the vagina or genital area
lack or loss of strength
pain during sexual intercourse
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pale skin
shaking chills
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
stuffy or runny nose
tightness of the chest
trouble sleeping
troubled breathing
troubled breathing, exertional
unusual bleeding or bruising
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.
