Swelling in the ankles and feet (peripheral edema) : This one’s a real pain in the ass, hitting 10-15% of users, especially if you’re on a higher dose. It’s all that damn fluid just hanging out in your lower legs.
Headaches : Not just any headache, sometimes a real throbber, especially when you first pop that pill.
Dizziness or lightheadedness : Feeling like the room’s spinning? Or like you’re gonna face-plant if you stand up too fast? Yeah, that’s this one.
Flushing : Suddenly feeling like you just ran a marathon, all hot and bothered in your face, neck, arms, or chest. Not a good look.
Fatigue or excessive tiredness : Just plain wiped out, man. Like you could sleep standing up, even if you got a full night’s rest.
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