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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. blurred vision
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. decreased urine
  8. difficulty with breathing
  9. dizziness
  10. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  11. dry mouth
  12. ear congestion
  13. fever
  14. headache
  15. increased thirst
  16. irregular heartbeat
  17. loss of appetite
  18. loss of voice
  19. muscle pain or cramps
  20. nausea or vomiting
  21. nervousness
  22. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  23. pale skin
  24. pounding in the ears
  25. rapid weight gain
  26. runny or stuffy nose
  27. seizures
  28. slow or fast heartbeat
  29. sneezing
  30. sore throat
  31. stomach pain
  32. sweating
  33. tingling of the hands or feet
  34. trouble breathing
  35. unusual bleeding or bruising
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. dry mouth
  3. flushed, dry skin
  4. fruit-like breath odor
  5. increased hunger
  6. increased urination
  7. unexplained weight loss

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. chest tightness
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. hives, itching, or skin rash
  6. joint or muscle pain
  7. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  8. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  9. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  10. red, irritated eyes
  11. redness or swelling at the catheter site
  12. redness, soreness, or itching skin
  13. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  14. sores, welting, or blisters

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. lack or loss of strength

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. heartburn
  4. indigestion
  5. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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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