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. blurred vision
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chest tightness
  5. chills
  6. confusion
  7. cough or hoarseness
  8. cracked lips
  9. diarrhea
  10. difficulty in swallowing
  11. dizziness
  12. ear congestion
  13. fainting
  14. fever
  15. headache
  16. lightheadedness
  17. loss of voice
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. muscle or bone pain
  20. pain in the arms or legs
  21. painful or difficult urination
  22. pale skin
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. slow or fast heartbeat
  25. sneezing
  26. sore throat
  27. stomach pain
  28. stuffy or runny nose
  29. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  30. trouble breathing
  31. ulcers, sores, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
  32. unusual bleeding or bruising
  33. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. decreased urine output
  3. dilated neck veins
  4. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  5. irregular breathing
  6. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  7. weight gain

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloody nose
  5. constipation
  6. darkening of the skin
  7. decreased appetite
  8. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  9. heartburn
  10. indigestion
  11. lightening of the normal skin color
  12. lightening of treated areas of the dark skin
  13. nausea
  14. stomach discomfort or upset

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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