Some common side effects that you may experience while on this medication are:

• Mild nausea

• Constipation

• Stomach pain​​

• Bloating of abdomen or stomach/water retention

• Temporary loss of appetite

• Change in sex drive

• In women, it may cause menstrual dysregulation

These side effects tend to be transient as the body adjusts to the medicine. If they continue or become bothersome, check with the doctor.​

Inform the doctor if there is yellowing of skin, vomiting or swelling of the ankles and fingers.

For female patients, contact the doctor if there is any of the following:

• Hoarseness or deepening of voice

• Unnatural hair loss or excessive hair growth

• Acne