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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest tightness
  6. chills
  7. confusion
  8. cough
  9. decrease or increase in the amount of urine
  10. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  11. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  12. fever
  13. headache
  14. itching skin
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. nausea
  17. nervousness
  18. nosebleed
  19. painful or difficult urination
  20. pale skin
  21. pounding in the ears
  22. rapid weight gain
  23. slow heartbeat
  24. small red or purple spots on the skin
  25. sore throat
  26. stomach pain
  27. sweating
  28. tingling of the hands or feet
  29. trouble breathing
  30. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  31. unusual bleeding or bruising
  32. unusual tiredness or weakness
  33. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Clay colored stools
  2. dark urine
  3. decreased appetite
  4. loss of appetite
  5. stomach tenderness
  6. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  7. vomiting
  8. 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. Anxiety
  2. arm, back, or leg pain
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. mouth or throat pain
  6. trouble sleeping

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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