Slimming : side effects
When you stop taking the slimming drug Reductil it is unusual to get withdrawal symptoms. On rare occasions, some people may get headaches or have increased appetites once they stop taking the capsules. There's no evidence of any other withdrawal symptoms.
Possible side effects of the slimming drug Reductil :
Some people get side effects. Most people don't. Most people who get side effects get them early on (in the first four weeks) and find they wear off over time. Generally, side effects are mild enough for people to decide to carry on taking it.
The most common side effects : these might affect 10 in every 100 people or more.
Digestive system : Loss of appetite; constipation; dry mouth
Other : Problems sleeping - If these effects bother you, talk to a doctor or pharmacist
Other common side effects : These might affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 people
Heart and circulation : Fast heartbeats; palpitations; raised blood pressure; hot flushes
Digestive system : Feeling sick; piles (haemorrhoids) become worse
Skin : Sweating
Senses : Odd taste
Other : Light-headedness; pins and needles; headaches; feeling anxious
If your heart rate goes up enough to make you uncomfortable, or if any other effect worries you, talk to a doctor or pharmacist as soon as you can.
Uncommon side effects: these might affect less than 1 in every 100 people
Liver and kidneys : Kidney problems; raised levels of liver enzymes in tests
Skin : Purple rash on legs; bruising
Other : Seizures; blurred vision
If you get any of these effects, stop taking the pill and talk to a doctor straight away.
Other signs to watch out for :
If you get breathing problems, chest pains or swollen ankles while you're taking the capsules, stop taking Reductil and talk to a doctor straight away. If you notice anything unusual not mentioned and you think it might be caused by the medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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