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

More common

  1. Back pain
  2. chest pain or tightness
  3. chills
  4. confusion
  5. fainting
  6. fever
  7. flushing, redness of the skin
  8. headache
  9. increased blood pressure
  10. nausea and vomiting
  11. pale skin
  12. sweating
  13. trouble breathing
  14. unusually warm skin
  15. weakness

Less common

  1. Cough
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Rare

  1. Severe constipation
  2. stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

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.