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:

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. dizziness
  3. headache
  4. nervousness
  5. pounding in the ears
  6. slow or fast heartbeat

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. chest tightness
  3. chills
  4. clay-colored stools
  5. cough
  6. dark urine
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficulty swallowing
  9. fast heartbeat
  10. fever
  11. general tiredness or weakness
  12. hives, itching, or skin rash
  13. joint or muscle pain
  14. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  15. light-colored stools
  16. loss of appetite
  17. nausea and vomiting
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  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. unpleasant breath odor
  24. unusual tiredness or weakness
  25. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  26. vomiting of blood
  27. yellow eyes and 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. Change in taste
  2. loss of taste

Less common

  1. Difficulty in moving
  2. muscle aches, cramps, or stiffness
  3. swollen joints

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: May 01, 2024

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