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
- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (up to 80%)
- Dizziness (up to 40%)
- Loss of balance or feel like your surroundings are spinning (up to 40%)
- Depression (up to 40%)
- Rash (15%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Weakness
- Slurred speech
- Vision problems
- Liver problems
- Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)
- Risk for infection or bleeding
- Breast enlargement or tenderness
Lysodren serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Adrenal crisis: severe lightheadedness, dizziness, weakness, sweating, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness
Source: DailyMed
The following Lysodren 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
Darkening of the skin
dizziness or lightheadedness
drowsiness
loss of appetite
mental depression
nausea or vomiting
skin rash
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Blood in the urine
blurred vision
double vision
Incidence not known
chills
cloudy urine
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
feeling of warmth
headache
pelvic cramping, discomfort, pain, or heaviness
nervousness
pounding in the ears
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
slow or fast heartbeat
vaginal bleeding
vision changes
white area over the eye
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
Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
indigestion
passing of gas
sensation of spinning
sleepiness
Less common
Aching muscles
flushing or redness of the skin
muscle twitching
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.
