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Trecator Side Effects

Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPSAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPS, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 14, 2021

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

  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Extra saliva
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Swelling or sores inside the mouth
  • Poor appetite

Less Common Side Effects

  • Mental health problems
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Restlessness
  • Headache
  • Low blood pressure upon standing
  • Allergic reaction
  • Large breasts in men
  • Erection problems in men
  • Acne

Trecator serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious skin reaction

Source: DailyMed

The following Trecator 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

Clumsiness or unsteadiness

confusion

mental depression

numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in the hands and feet

yellow eyes or skin

Rare

Blindness or vision changes

blue-yellow color blindness

blurred vision or loss of vision, with or without eye pain

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

changes in menstrual periods

coldness

decreased sexual ability (in males)

decreased vision

difficulty in concentrating

dry, puffy skin

fast heartbeat

fever

hives, itching, or rash

hoarseness

increased hunger

increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

irritation

joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

redness or other discoloration of the skin

severe sunburn

shakiness

swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet

swelling of the front part of the neck

tightness in the chest

troubled breathing or swallowing

weakness in the hands or feet

weight gain

Incidence not known

Chills

cold sweats

coma

cool, pale skin

dark urine

dizziness

general tiredness and weakness

headache

light-colored stools

nausea and vomiting

nightmares

seizures

slurred speech

unusual tiredness or weakness

upper right abdominal or stomach pain

yellow eyes and skin

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

diarrhea

increased watering of the mouth

loss of appetite

metallic taste

swelling or inflammation of the mouth

weight loss

Incidence not known

Blemishes on the skin

decreased interest in sexual intercourse

enlargement of the breasts (in males)

inability to have or keep an erection

loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

pimples

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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