Common side effects

rhabdomyolysis

Potential side effects of statin meds that involve the breakdown of muscle tissue, releasing toxic byproducts into the bloodstream.

Angioedema

Side effects of ACE inhibitors include rapid swelling beneath the skin of the mucosa, often affecting the face, lips, and throat

Hepatotoxicity

Risk of high-dose acetaminophen or certain anti-seizure drugs, causing liver damage

Nephrotoxicity

A damaging effect on kidney function, sometimes caused by aminoglycoside antibiotics or many other classes of meds

Photosensitivity

An exaggerated skin reaction to sunlight caused by certain meds, such as tetracycline antibiotics or sulfonamides

Thrombocytopenia

A lower than normal platelet count, which can be caused by some chemotherapy drugs or certain anticonvulsants, leading to bleeding risks

Hypoglycemia

A potential hazard of insulin or certain diabetes meds, involving dangerously low blood sugar levels

Hyperkalemia

An elevated blood potassium level, which can happen with ACE inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, or kidney dysfunction

Bronchospasm

Constriction of the airways in the lungs due to tightening of the muscles surrounding the bronchi, which can be triggered by certain medications or allergens

Xerostomia

A dryness of the mouth caused by reduced or absent saliva flow, often a side effect of meds with anticholinergic properties such as antihistamines