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. Body aches or pain
  2. chest tightness
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. ear congestion
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. fever
  8. headache
  9. hives, itching, skin rash
  10. hoarseness
  11. irritation
  12. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  13. loss of voice
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. painful or difficult urination
  16. redness of the skin
  17. runny or stuffy nose
  18. sneezing
  19. sore throat
  20. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  21. trouble breathing or swallowing
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. cough producing mucus
  3. discouragement
  4. dizziness
  5. feeling sad or empty
  6. lack of appetite
  7. loss of interest or pleasure
  8. nervousness
  9. pounding in the ears
  10. slow heartbeat
  11. trouble concentrating
  12. trouble sleeping

Rare

  1. Burning or stinging of the skin
  2. confusion
  3. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  4. seizures
  5. stiff neck
  6. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
  2. chest pain
  3. diarrhea
  4. muscle pain
  5. pain, itching, or tingling of the skin
  6. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  7. red, irritated eyes
  8. sensitivity to light
  9. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  10. stomach upset
  11. swollen glands
  12. unusual bleeding or bruising
  13. weight loss

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. Back pain
  2. difficulty in moving
  3. muscle stiffness
  4. trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Thinning or loss of 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.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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