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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bleeding gyms
  4. blindness
  5. blood in the urine or stools
  6. blurred vision
  7. bone pain
  8. chest pain
  9. chills
  10. cough
  11. decreased vision
  12. diarrhea
  13. discouragement
  14. dizziness
  15. dry eyes
  16. ear congestion
  17. feeling sad or empty
  18. fever
  19. frequent urge to urinate
  20. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  21. headache
  22. itching skin
  23. joint pain
  24. loss of appetite
  25. loss of interest or pleasure
  26. loss of voice
  27. loss or thinning of the hair
  28. lower back or side pain
  29. muscle aches and pains
  30. nausea
  31. nervousness
  32. painful or difficult urination
  33. pale skin
  34. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  35. pounding in the ears
  36. shivering
  37. slow or fast heartbeat
  38. sneezing
  39. sore throat
  40. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  41. stuffy or runny nose
  42. sweating
  43. swelling
  44. swollen glands
  45. trouble breathing
  46. trouble concentrating
  47. trouble sleeping
  48. unusual bleeding or bruising
  49. unusual tiredness or weakness
  50. vomiting

Less common

  1. Bloating
  2. constipation
  3. darkened urine
  4. dry skin and hair
  5. fainting
  6. feeling cold
  7. hoarseness or husky voice
  8. indigestion
  9. muscle cramps and stiffness
  10. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  11. sensitivity to heat
  12. weight gain or loss
  13. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

  1. Agitation
  2. coma
  3. confusion
  4. decreased urine output
  5. irritability
  6. lethargy
  7. muscle twitching
  8. seizures
  9. stupor
  10. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands

Incidence not known

  1. Change in vision
  2. chest tightness
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. dry mouth
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  7. noisy breathing
  8. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
  9. seeing flashes or sparks of light
  10. seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
  11. tooth 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. Difficulty in moving
  2. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  3. increased sweating
  4. lack or loss of strength
  5. muscle spasm or stiffness
  6. pain in the joints
  7. red streaks on the skin
  8. sensation of spinning
  9. swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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