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Lysodren

Lysodren Side Effects

Jenny Zhang, PharmD, BCOPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Jenny Zhang, PharmD, BCOP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 6, 2023

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

diarrhea

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

Bloating

chills

cloudy urine

cold sweats

confusion

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position

feeling of warmth

fever

frequent urination

headache

pelvic cramping, discomfort, pain, or heaviness

nervousness

painful urination

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.

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