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. Agitation
  2. bloody urine
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest pain
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. dark urine
  8. decreased urine
  9. depression
  10. dizziness
  11. dry mouth
  12. enlarged pupils
  13. headache
  14. hostility
  15. increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
  16. increased sweating, possibly fever or cold, clammy skin
  17. irregular heartbeat
  18. irritability
  19. increased thirst
  20. lethargy
  21. loss of appetite
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. mood changes
  24. muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
  25. nausea or vomiting
  26. nervousness
  27. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  28. pale skin
  29. pounding in the ears
  30. rapid weight gain
  31. seizures
  32. slow or fast heartbeat
  33. stiff or sore neck
  34. stomach cramps, tenderness, or pain
  35. stupor
  36. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  37. trouble breathing
  38. unusual bleeding or bruising
  39. unusual tiredness or weakness
  40. watery or bloody diarrhea
  41. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bluish color
  4. changes in skin color
  5. chest tightness
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. difficulty swallowing
  9. hives, itching, skin rash
  10. itching of the genitals
  11. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  12. painful or difficult urination
  13. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. sore throat
  16. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  17. swelling of the foot or leg
  18. swollen glands
  19. thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
  20. white patches in the mouth or on the tongue

Incidence not known

  1. Feeling of discomfort
  2. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  3. joint swelling
  4. muscle jerking
  5. nosebleeds
  6. paralysis
  7. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  8. red or dark brown urine
  9. rhythmic movement of the muscles
  10. swollen lymph glands
  11. unpleasant breath odor
  12. vomiting of blood

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. Trouble sleeping
  2. unable to sleep

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. change in taste
  3. loss of taste

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: July 01, 2024

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