Symptoms of common ADR's

Question 1

what are the symptoms of hyponatremia? (low sodium)

Answer 1

muscle cramps or weakness, vomiting/nausea, lethargy, low blood pressure, restlessness/ bad temper, seizures

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hyperkalemia? (high potassium)

Answer 2

heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea/vomiting

Question 3

what are the symptoms of hypokalaemia? (low potassium)

Answer 3

muscle cramps/weakness, abnormal heart rhythm

Question 4

what are the symptoms of vit b12 deficiency ?(common when taking metformin)

Answer 4

fatigue, lack of energy, feeling faint, breathlessness, headaches, pale skin, hearing sounds coming from inside the body rather than outside source (tinnitus)

Question 5

what are the symptoms of ketoacidosis? (mainly with diabetics, high blood sugar, missing doses of meds or severe illness/infection)

Answer 5

fast, deep breathing, dry skin and mouth, flushed face, FRUITY SMELLING BREATH, headache, muscle stiffness, tired, nausea/vomiting

Question 6

what are the symptoms of serotonin toxicity?

Answer 6

agitation or restlessness, insomnia, confusion, rapid heart rate and high blood pressure, dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles,

Question 7

what are the symptoms of hypoglycaemia?

Answer 7

fast heartbeat, shaking, sweating, clamminess, nervous or anxious, confusion, irritability, hunger, dizziness

Question 8

what are the symptoms of hyperglycaemia?

Answer 8

increased thirst and dry mouth, needing to pee frequently, tiredness, blurred vision, unintentional weight loss, recurrent infections such as thrush, cystitis and skin infection