Uncommon side effects (more than 1 in 1,000 patients but less than 1 in 100 patients) are: • weight gain, increased appetite, change in blood sugar levels (diabetes) of which a symptom may be excessive thirst, increased blood fat levels • erectile difficulties and/ or loss of sex drive • difficulty in sleeping • dizziness, numbness or tingling sensation, sleepiness, impaired sense of taste, reduction in sensation of touch • abnormal ECG heart tracing • hot flushes or blushing (e. g. redness of the face or neck), increased blood pressure • cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms • dry mouth, abdominal pain/ discomfort or wind, heartburn/ indigestion, constipation, more frequent passing of stools • vomiting • itching, hives, skin inflammation or discolouration, other type of skin conditions • muscle cramp, pain/ ache in muscles/ joints, bursitis or arthritis (inflammation of joints usually accompanied by pain, swelling and/ or stiffness) • blood in the urine, abnormal frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in urine), a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly • fatigue, localised swelling due to the retention of fluids in the tissues (oedema) • changes in blood chemistry or amount of blood cells (abnormal blood test results)