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. bladder pain
3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
4. bloody nose
5. bloody or cloudy urine
6. blurred vision
7. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
8. burning, painful, or difficult urination
9. changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
10. chest pain
11. chills
12. coma
13. confusion
14. cough or hoarseness
15. decreased urine output
16. dizziness
17. drowsiness
18. dry mouth
19. fever
20. flushed, dry skin
21. frequent urge to urinate
22. fruit-like breath odor
23. headache
24. increased hunger
25. increased thirst
26. increased urination
27. loss of appetite
28. lower back or side pain
29. mood or mental changes
30. muscle pain, cramps, spams, or twitching seizures
31. nausea
32. nervousness
33. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
34. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
35. pain in the rectum
36. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
37. pale skin
38. pelvic pain
39. pounding in the ears
40. rapid weight gain
41. slow or fast heartbeat
42. slurred speech
43. sore throat
44. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
45. stomach pain or cramps
46. stuffy or runny nose
47. sweating
48. swelling of the face, ankles, hands, feet, or lower legs
49. swollen glands
50. tingling of the hands or feet
51. trembling
52. trouble breathing
53. trouble in speaking
54. unsteadiness or awkwardness
55. unusual bleeding or bruising
56. unusual tiredness or weakness
57. unusual weight gain or loss
58. vomiting
59. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
60. weakness or heaviness of the legs

Less common

1. Fainting

Incidence not known

1. Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
2. constipation
3. diarrhea
4. heartburn
5. heavy jaw feeling
6. indigestion
7. loosening of a tooth
8. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
9. problems with vision, speech, or walking
10. stomach cramping or burning
11. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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. Back pain
2. bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
3. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
4. cracked lips
5. cracks in the skin
6. difficulty in moving
7. discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
8. joint pain
9. lack or loss of strength
10. loss of heat from the body
11. muscle aches or stiffness
12. redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
13. scaling of skin on the hands and feet
14. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
15. swollen joints
16. tearing of the eyes
17. tingling of hands and feet
18. ulceration of the skin
19. unsteadiness or awkwardness
20. voice changes
21. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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