Echinacea Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a sore throat
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • drowsiness
  • a skin rash
  • headache
  • stomach cramps
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low levels of white blood cells
  • worsening asthma
  • bronchospastic lung disease
  • damage to the liver and inflammation
  • erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules
  • hives
  • trouble breathing
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • a condition with dry eyes, dry mouth and arthritis called Sjogren's syndrome
  • pemphigus vulgaris
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • indigestion
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
  • dizziness
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