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Alendronate
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Most Common: hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, acid reflux, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, headache
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Allopurinol
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Most Common: GI upset, rash, acute gout
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Alprazolam
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Most Common: CNS depression, drowsiness, impaired coordination, memory impairment, depression, altered appetite (increased or decreased), anticholinergic effects (xerostomia, dry eyes, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty urinating, cognitive impairment).
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Amitriptyline
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Most Common: anticholinergic effects (constipation, xerostomia, blurred vision, urinary retention), sedation, orthostatic hypotension
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Amlodipine
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Most Common: peripheral edema, constipation, headache, dizziness
Less Common: flushing, fatigue, nausea |
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Amoxicillin
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Headache, dizziness, rash, GI upset (N/V/D)
Rare/Prolonged use: increased LFTs, tooth discoloration, black hairy tongue, insomnia |
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Amoxicillin / Clavulanate
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Most Common: rash & GI upset (mainly as diarrhea, but also may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting)
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Amphetamine & Dextroamphetamine
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Most Common: headache, tachycardia, insomnia, decreased appetite, xerostomia
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Acetaminophen/Codeine
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Most Common: CNS depression (dizziness, sedation), GI upset (constipation, nausea, vomiting), shortness of breath. Note: Constipation is the one side effect that does not go away over time. So patients may need to be on a stool softner, a laxative, or both if this is an issue w/ longterm opioid therapy.
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Aripiprazole
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Most Common: headache, agitation, insomnia or sedation, GI upset, weight gain [Consider switching to a different antipsychotic if weight gain exceeds 5% of baseline weight.]
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Atenolol
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Most Common: slow heart rate, hypotension, fatigue, drowsiness, GI upset (nausea, constipation, diarrhea)
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Atorvastatin
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Serious: muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or brown urine (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis), jandice, i.e yellowing of the skin or eyes (liver damage); Common: diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, arthralgia, muscle pain, headache, insomnia, dizziness (all generally mild and typically disappear over time)
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Azithromycin
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Most Common: GI upset (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping), headache, and rash
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Benazepril
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, postural hypotension, nausea, cough
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Buprenorphine & Naloxone
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Most Common: headache, vomiting, withdrawal symptoms, diaphoresis, vasodilation
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Bupropion
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Most Common: rapid heart beat, headache, dizziness, insomnia, xerostomia, weight loss, nausea
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Carisoprodol
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Most Common: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, GI upset
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Carvedilol
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Most Common: hypotension, dizziness and fatigue, hyperglycemia, diarrhea, weight gain, muscle weakness
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Celecoxib
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Most Common: HTN, headache, GI upset (mainly as diarrhea)
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Cephalexin
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Most Common: GI upset, headache, rash, dizziness
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Ciprofloxacin
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V,D), headache, photosensitivity, CNS effects (dizziness &/or confusion), increased LFTs (in 1% of patients)
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Citalopram
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Most Common: GI upset, xerostomia, either drowsiness or insomnia, profuse sweating. Sexual dysfunction can also occur (as impotence or ejaculation disorder), but it is reversible upon discontinuation.
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Clonazepam
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CNS depression (drowsiness, impaired coordination, memory impairment, depression), altered appetite (increased or decreased appetite), anticholinergic effects (xerostomia, dry eyes, constipation, difficulty urinating)
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Clonidine
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Most Common: xerostomia; May Also See: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, edema, constipation, impotence (which will resolve once clonidine is discontinued)
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Clopidogrel
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Indigestion, gastritis, constipation, nausea, vomiting, edema, HTN, headache, dizziness, depression, increased cholesterol, arthralgia, upper respiratory tract infections, and, most importantly, increased risk of bleeding
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Codeine & Guaifenesin
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Most Common: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, GI upset (nausea, stomach pain, constipation)
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Conjugated Estrogens
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Most Common: headache, breast pain, abdominal pain, back pain, vaginal hemorrhage
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Cyclobenzaprine
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Most Common: drowsiness, dizziness, xerostomia
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Diazepam
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Most Common: drowsiness, ataxia (loss of muscle coordination), fatigue
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Digoxin
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Most Common: GI upset, anorexia, blurred vision, headache, bradycardia
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Donepezil
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Most Common: GI upset (usually resolves w/i 3 wks), insomnia, accidental injury, headache
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Doxycycline
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Most Common: photosensitivity, GI upset (dyspepsia, diarrhea, nausea), arthralgia, menstrual cramps, esophogeal irritation (take w/ a full glass of water and do not lay down directly after administration)
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Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol
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Most Common: GI upset, abdominal cramps, bloating, breakthrough bleeding or altered menstral flow, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain, hyperkalemia
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Duloxetine
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Most Common: either drowsiness or insomnia, headache, dizziness or fatigue, nausea/constipation/diarrhea, xerostomia, decreased appetite
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Enalapril
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V/D, constipation), hypotension, chest pain, syncope (fainting), headache, dizziness, fatigue, rash, abnormal taste
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Escitalopram
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Headache, either drowsiness or insomnia, nausea, sexual dysfunction (ejaculation disorder)
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Esomeprazole
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Headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, xerostomia, HTN, increased cholesterol
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Eszopiclone
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Most Common: bitter taste, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dry mouth, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, accidental injury
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Ethinyl Estradiol & Etonogestrel Vaginal Ring
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Most Common: headache, nausea, sinusitis, vaginal secretions, vaginitis, weight gain
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Ethinyl Estradiol & Norethindrone
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Most Common: GI upset, abdominal cramps, bloating, breakthrough bleeding or altered menstral flow, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain (cyclic w/ most weight gain around mensus)
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Ezetimibe
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Most Common: diarrhea, fatigue, arthralgia, upper respiratory tract infections
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Ezetimibe & Simvastatin
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Most Common: headache, GI upset (mainly diarrhea), increased LFTs, muscle pain, upper respiratory tract infections
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Fenofibrate
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Most Common: headache, GI upset, backpain, increased creatinine phosphokinase (CPK), dose-related increase in LFTs
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Fexofenadine
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Side effects are rare and similar to those seen w/ placebo. The most common include headache, drowsiness, and throat irritation. Nausea and vomiting is seem more commonly in children 6 months to 5 years of age.
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Fluconazole
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Most Common: GI upset (nausea, vomiting), headache, rash. Although rare, angioedema and arrhythmias can occur.
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Fluoxetine
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Most Common: headache, either drowsiness or insomnia, anxiety, decreased libido, GI upset, neuromuscular weakness
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Fluticasone
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, nasal irritation
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Fluticasone & Salmeterol
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infections, throat irritation, GI upset, oral candidiasis (thrush); Serious: CNS excitation leading to rapid or irregular heart beat, hypertension, or even MI. Hypothyroidism and abnormal liver function test are also possible.
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Fluticasone Inhaler
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Most Common: headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation, cough
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Folic Acid
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Generally Well Tolerated. May see: allergic reaction, bronchospasms, erythema (flushing), malaise, pruritus (rash)
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Furosemide
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Common: hypotension, dizziness, blurred vision, GI upset (N/V/D), photosensitivity, hypokalemia; Serious: ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ototoxicity risk is increased w/ rapid IV administration.
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Gabapentin
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Most Common: CNS depression, peripheral edema, GI upset
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Glyburide
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Most Common: weight gain, hypoglycemia
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hypotension, photosensitivity, hypokalemia, anorexia
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Hydrocodone/APAP
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CNS: CNS depression (bradycardia, hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, dysphoria, euphoria; GI: constipation (does not go away over time), nausea, vomiting, heartburn, xerostomia; Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, Prolonged Bleeding Time, Thrombocytopenia; Others: Itching & Rash, Urinary Retention, Liver or Kidney Damage, Hearing Loss, and Dose-Related Respirator Depression
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Ibandronate
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Most Common: dyspepsia, back pain; Less Common: HTN, headache, dizziness, insomnia, GI upset
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Ibuprofen
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Most Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, heartburn; Less Common: edema, rash or itching, dizziness, nervousness, tinnitus
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Insulin Glargine
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Hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, injection site reactions, weight gain may also occur
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Intranasal Fluticasone
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, nasal irritation
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Ipratropium & Albuterol Inhaler
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Most Common: throat irritation, cough, dizziness, nausea, headache, fast or irregular heart beat
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Irbesartan
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Generally Well Tolerated. Most Common: dizziness, hypotension, fatigue, diarrhea, hyperkalemia.
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Isosorbide Mononitrate
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Most Common: headache, angina (paradoxical), flushing, GI upset, cough
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Lamotrigine
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Most Common: GI upset (mainly as nausea, but abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation can occur), either drowsiness or insomnia, impaired coordination, fatigue, rash, dysmenorrhea, weight loss or anorexia, xerostomia
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Lansoprazole
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Generally Well Tolerated. Most Common: headache, GI upset (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea)
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Latanoprost
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Most Common: blurred vision, burning/stinging, itching, increased pigmentation of the iris
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Levofloxacin
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Most Common: GI upset, pharyngitis, headache, insomnia, photosensitivity
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Levothyroxine
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Dosage too high leads to difficulty concentrating, fatigue, frequent bowel movements, goiter or thyroid nodules, heat intolerance, increased appetite, increases sweating, irregular menstrual periods, nervousness, restlessness, unintentional weight loss, fluttering or irregular heart beat, increased HR & BP, hair loss, and increased LFTs.
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Lidocaine Patch 5%
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Most Common: application site reactions (blisters, bruising, irritation, etc.)
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Lisdexamfetamine
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Most Common: headache, insomnia, decreased appetite, xerostomia
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Lisinopril
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Hypotension, headache, dizziness, fatigue, rash, hyperkalemia, GI upset, impotence, weakness, increased BUN, chronic cough
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Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hypotension, headache, dizziness, fatigue, rash, hyperkalemia, GI upset, impotence, weakness, increased BUN, chronic cough, photosensitivity, anorexia
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Lorazepam
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Most Common: CNS depression (drowsiness, impaired coordination, memory impairment, weakness, depression)
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Losartan
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Most Common: diarrhea, chest pain, fatigue, hypoglycemia, nasal congestion, cough [Note: Most of these side effects seem to be seen more in patients w/ diabetic nephropathy].
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Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
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Most Common: dizziness, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, rash
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Lovastatin
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Most Common: abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, headache, upper respiratory tract infections [These are generally mild and disappear over time.] Serious: hepatotoxicity w/ increased LFTs; myopathy & rhabdomyolysis w/ increased CPK, which can lead to pancreatitis & acute renal failure
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Meclizine
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Most Common: drowsiness, thickening of bronchial secretions
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Meloxicam
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V/D/C, abdominal pain, heart burn), edema, headache or dizziness
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Memantine
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Most Common: dizziness, headache, confusion, GI upset, increased blood pressure
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Metformin
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Most Common: GI upset (diarrhea is experienced by up to 50% of patients taking metformin); Less Common: muscle weakness, headache, metallic taste, decreased B12 absorption. Side effects generally resolve over time.
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Methylphenidate
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Most Common: headache, insomnia, decreased appetite, nausea, irritability and viral infections [the last two are seen w/ longterm use in children]
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Methylprednisolone
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Most Common: headache, GI upset, sodium and fluid retention, insomnia
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Metoprolol Succinate
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CV: hypotension, bradycardia; CNS: dizziness, headache, depression, sedation; Others: rash, diarrhea
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Metoprolol Tartrate
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CV: hypotension, bradycardia; CNS: dizziness, headache, depression, sedation; Others: rash, diarrhea
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Mometasone
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Most Common: headache, cough, upper respiratory tract infections, nose bleed (epistaxis)
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Montelukast
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Headache, cough, dizziness, abdominal pain, upset stomach. In rare cases, leukotriene inhibitors can cause neuropsychiatric events, such as agitation or aggression, anxiousness, abnormal dreams or hallucinations, depression, insomnia, or suicidal ideation (tell patients to report any of these!)
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Naproxen
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V/D/C, abdominal pain, heart burn), edema, rash, itching, dizziness, nervousness, tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ear)
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Niacin ER
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Most Common: flushing, itching, GI upset (dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain)
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Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol
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Most Common: GI upset (N, V, abdominal cramps, bloating), breakthrough bleeding or altered menstrual flow (this will usually subside within 3 months for most patients), breast tenderness, headache, weight gain (which is cyclic, usually gain weight around menses), hyperkalemia (rare)
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Olanzapine
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Most Common: drowsiness, extrapyramidal symptoms (pseudoparkinsonism, dystonic reactions, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia), headache, dizziness, weight gain, increased appetite, xerostomia, constipation, increased LFT (specifically ALT), muscle weakness, accidental injury [Most side effects are dose related, so the lowest effective dose should always be used.]
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Olmesartan
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Most Common: dizziness, headache, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, diarrhea, hematuria (blood in the urine), flu-like symptoms
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Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
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Headache, GI upset (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea), hypotension, photosensitivity, hypokalemia, anorexia
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Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters
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Most Common: eructation (belching), dyspepsia, fishy taste, rash, elevated ALT levels
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Omeprazole
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Most Common: headache, GI upset (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea)
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Oseltamivir
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V/D and abdominal pain). Usually subsides after 2 days of treatment and taking w/ food may help.
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Oxycodone
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Most Common: drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation. [Most side effects decrease over time, except constipation. Therefore most patients will require a stool softner and/or laxative w/ longterm opioid therapy.]
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Oxycodone/APAP
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Most Common: CNS depression, respiratory depression, dysphoria or euphoria, sedation, GI upset (N/V/Constipation). As with other opoids, most side effects decrease over time, except constipation.
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Pantoprazole
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Most Common: headache, GI upset (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea)
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Paroxetine
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Most Common: either drowsiness or insomnia, headache, dizziness, decreased libido, GI upset (nausea, constipation, diarrhea), xerostomia, ejaculatory disturbances, muscle weakness or tremor, profuse sweating
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Penicillin VK
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Most Common: GI upset (N/V/D), oral candidiasis (thrush)
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Pioglitazone
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Most Common: headache, edema, upper respiratory tract infections
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Potassium Chloride
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Most Common: hyperkalemia, GI upset (abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, n/v). [Taking each dose w/ plenty of fluid should decrease GI upset.]
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Pravastatin
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Most Common: headache, fatigue, rash, GI upset
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Prednisone
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Most Common: headache, Gi upset, edema, insomnia, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure
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Pregabalin
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Most Common: peripheral edema, CNS depression, weight gain, xerostomia, blurred vision
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Promethazine
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Most Common: sedation, xerostomia, dizziness, blurred vision, GI upset
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Propoxyphene-N/APAP
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Most Common: CNS depression, euphoria or dysphoria, GI upset. [Note: Constipation is the one side effect of opioids that, if experienced, usually does not decrease over time.]
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Quetiapine
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Most Common: increased blood pressure (in children and adolescents), drowsiness, headache, hyperglycemia, increased cholesterol, weight gain, xerostomia, constipation, postural hypotension
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Rabeprazole
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Most Common: headache, GI upset (diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, nausea), pharyngitis
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Raloxifene
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Most Common: peripheral edema, hot flashes, arthralgia, muscle cramps/spasms (most often occuring in the leg muscles), flu symptoms, infections
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Ramipril
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Most Common: GI upset, hypotension, cough, dizziness
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Ranitidine
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Most Common: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, decreased sex drive, GI upset (N/V/D/C, stomach pain)
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Risedronate
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Side effect profile is similar to that of placebo if taken as directed. The most common include increased blood pressure, headache, GI upset, and back pain.
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Rosuvastatin
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Serious: muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or brown urine (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis), jandice, i.e. yellowing of the skin or eyes (liver damage); Common: abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, headache, upper respiratory tract infections
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Salbutamol Inhaler
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Serious: paradoxical bronchospasms, CNS excitation (angina, HTN, MI, arrhythmias), hypokalemia; Common: throat irritation and cough, dizziness, nausea, headache, irregular or rapid heart rate.
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Sertraline
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Most Common: dizziness, headache, either insomnia or drowsiness, GI upset, xerostomia, tremors, decreased libido and ejaculatory disorders, sweating
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Sildenafil
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Most Common: headache, dyspepsia, flushing, insomnia
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Simvastatin
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Serious: muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or brown urine (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis), jandice, i.e. yellowing of the skin or eyes (liver damage); Common: abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, headache, upper respiratory tract infections
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Sitagliptin
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Most Common (1 to 10%): diarrhea, peripheral edema, hypoglycemia
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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
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Most Common: sensitivity to sunlight, GI upset (N/V/D), dizziness, decreased appetite
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Tadalafil
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Most Common: headache, shortness of breath, flushing, nausea, muscle pain, back pain
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Tamsulosin
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, abnormal ejaculation, postural hypotension, rhinitis
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Tiotropium
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Most Common: xerostomia, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, sinusitis
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Tolterodine
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Most Common: xerstomia, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, dyspepsia
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Tramadol
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Most Common: flushing, headache, either drowsiness or insomnia, GI upset (N/V/D), and neuromuscluar weakness
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Trazodone
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, sedation, nausea, xerostomia, blurred vision, hypotension
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Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide
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Most Common: electrolyte disturbances, fatigue, muscle cramps, GI upset, fast heart rate, hypotension
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Valacyclovir
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Most Common: headache, GI upset; Can Cause: neutropenia, increased LFTs, nasopharyngitis
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Valsartan
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Most Common: dizziness, headache, > %50 increase in BUN; Less Common: hypotension, hyperkalemia
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Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide
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Most Common: increased BUN and serum creatinine, dizziness and hypotension, hypokalemia, diarrhea
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Venlafaxine
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Most Common: headache, dizziness, either drowsiness or insomnia, nausea, constipation, xerostomia, anorexia / weight loss, abnormal ejaculation, sweating
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Verapamil
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Most Common: hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness, headache, nausea
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Vitamin D3
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Generally well tolerated. Overdose can lead to Vitamin D toxicity, a.k.a. hypervitaminosis D, which may cause hypercalcemia. [Signs and symptoms include constipation and GI upset (nausea/vomiting), decreased appetite, muscle weakness, and cardiac arrhythmias.]
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Warfarin
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Common: bleeding or brusing more easily, GI upset (N/V/D), headache, dizziness; Serious: Severe or prolonged bleeding, skin or tissue necrosis, gangrene, purple toe syndrome
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Zolpidem
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Most Common: headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness; Less Common: depression, xerostomia, GI upset
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