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. Back pain
  2. blurred or changes in vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. diarrhea
  7. dizziness
  8. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  9. drowsiness
  10. feeling shaky
  11. fever
  12. flushing
  13. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  14. headache
  15. joint pain
  16. loss of appetite
  17. muscle aches and pain
  18. nausea and vomiting
  19. nervousness
  20. pale skin
  21. pounding in the ears
  22. runny nose
  23. seizures
  24. shivering
  25. slow or fast heartbeat
  26. sore throat
  27. sweating
  28. trouble breathing
  29. trouble sleeping
  30. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Cough or hoarseness
  2. lower back or side pain
  3. painful or difficult urination

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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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