NovoNorm Side Effects

Like all medicines, NovoNorm can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Hypoglycaemia: The most frequent side effect is hypoglycaemia which may affect up to 1 in 10 patients (see Precautions). Hypoglycaemic reactions are generally mild/moderate but may occasionally develop into hypoglycaemic unconsciousness or coma. If this happens, medical assistance is needed immediately.
Allergy: Allergy is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients). Symptoms such as swelling, difficulty in breathing, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy and sweating could be signs of anaphylactic reaction. Contact a doctor immediately.
Other side effects: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients): Stomach pain; Diarrhoea.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients): Acute coronary syndrome (but it may not be due to the medicine).
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients): Vomiting; Constipation; Visual disturbances; Severe liver problems, abnormal liver function such as increased liver enzymes in the blood.
Frequency not known: Hypersensitivity (such as rash, itchy skin, reddening of the skin, swelling of the skin); Feeling sick (nausea).
If any side effects occur, talk to the doctor or pharmacist. This includes any side effects not previously listed.