Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Agitation
2. bloody diarrhea
3. blood in the urine
4. coma
5. confusion
6. dark-colored urine
7. decreased urine output
8. depression
9. dizziness
10. fever
11. headache
12. hostility
13. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
14. irritability
15. itching, skin rash
16. lethargy
17. light-colored stools
18. muscle twitching
19. nausea
20. pain in the groin or genitals
21. rapid weight gain
22. redness or other discoloration of the skin
23. seizures
24. severe sunburn
25. sharp back pain just below ribs
26. stomach pain
27. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
28. unusual tiredness or weakness
29. vomiting
30. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

1. Bladder pain
2. cloudy urine
3. difficult, burning, or painful urination
4. frequent urge to urinate
5. heavy bleeding
6. lower back or side pain
7. pale skin
8. trouble breathing
9. unusual bleeding or bruising

Rare

1. Chest tightness

Incidence not known

1. Anxiety
2. black, tarry stools
3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
4. bloating
5. chest pain or discomfort
6. chills
7. clay colored stools
8. constipation
9. cough
10. decreased appetite
11. dizziness
12. fast heartbeat
13. increased blood pressure
14. increased thirst
15. indigestion
16. joint or muscle pain
17. loss of appetite
18. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possible radiating to the back
19. red, irritated eyes
20. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
21. sore throat
22. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
23. swelling of the ,fingers, feet, or lower legs
24. swollen glands
25. unpleasant breath odor
26. vomiting of blood
27. weight gain
28. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. Diarrhea
2. muscle aches
3. stuffy or runny nose

Less common

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. bloated or full feeling
4. body aches or pain
5. bone pain
6. congestion
7. coughing
8. cramps
9. difficulty with moving
10. dry mouth
11. dryness of the throat
12. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
13. general feeling of discomfort or illness
14. heartburn
15. hoarseness
16. muscle stiffness
17. passing of gas
18. shivering
19. sleeplessness
20. sneezing
21. stomach discomfort or upset
22. sweating
23. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
24. swollen joints
25. trouble with sleeping
26. trouble with swallowing
27. unable to sleep
28. voice changes
29. weight loss

Rare

1. Back pain
2. ear congestion
3. loss of voice
4. pain in the ankles or knees
5. painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
6. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Incidence not known

1. Loss or thinning of the hair

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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