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
- Flushing of the skin (43%)
- Bleeding or bruising (40%)
- Fatigue (39%)
- Headache (38%)
- Nausea or vomiting (37%)
- Stomach pain or indigestion (33%)
- Back, muscle, or joint pain (up to 28%)
- Upper respiratory infection (28%)
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (up to 24%)
- Abnormal heart rhythm (24%)
- Sleep problems (22%)
- High blood pressure (20%)
- Swelling in arms or legs (20%)
- Diarrhea (up to 19%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Attention problems
- Mood changes (e.g., feeling irritated or depressed)
- Poor appetite
- Dry mouth
- Dry skin
- Itchiness
- Rash
- Hair loss
- Other infections (e.g., stomach, urinary tract infections)
- Lower sex drive
- Enlarged breasts in males
- Low potassium levels
Recorlev serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, dark or brown urine, swelling of your stomach, confusion
- Abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation): chest pounding, shortness of breath, chest pain, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Extremely low cortisol levels: feeling very weak or tired, dizziness, weight loss, no appetite
- Severe allergic reaction: hives; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Recorlev side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Low adrenal gland function—nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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