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. Headache

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. cough or hoarseness
  3. fever or chills
  4. lack or loss of strength
  5. lower back or side pain
  6. painful or difficult urination

Rare

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bloody nose
  3. blood in the urine
  4. chest tightness
  5. clay-colored stools
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficulty swallowing
  8. dizziness
  9. heavier menstrual periods
  10. hives, itching, skin rash
  11. loss of appetite
  12. mental confusion
  13. nausea
  14. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  15. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  16. sore throat
  17. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  18. swollen glands
  19. trouble breathing
  20. unpleasant breath odor
  21. unusual bleeding or bruising
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. vomiting of blood
  24. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. dark urine
  3. fainting
  4. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  5. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  6. muscle aches and pains
  7. pale skin
  8. runny nose
  9. sweating
  10. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  11. trouble sleeping
  12. upper right abdominal or stomach pain

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. irritability
  3. sneezing
  4. stuffy nose
  5. vomiting

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. body aches or pain
  4. change in vision
  5. constipation
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. dizziness
  8. dry mouth
  9. impaired vision
  10. joint pain
  11. muscle cramps or stiffness
  12. nervousness
  13. swollen joints
  14. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  15. tooth disorder
  16. trouble in swallowing
  17. trouble sleeping
  18. voice changes
  19. weight loss

Rare

  1. Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  2. inability to have or keep an erection
  3. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  4. swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males

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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