Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. Chest pain or tightness
  2. cough
  3. dark urine
  4. fever or chills
  5. light-colored stools
  6. loss of appetite
  7. nausea or vomiting
  8. sneezing
  9. sore throat
  10. stomach pain
  11. trouble breathing
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness
  13. 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. Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  2. constipation
  3. cracked, dry, scaly skin
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty in moving
  6. joint or bone pain
  7. lack or loss of strength
  8. muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
  9. rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
  10. swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
  11. swelling of the testes

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.