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. Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
  2. agitation
  3. back pain
  4. blue lips and fingernails
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. bone pain
  8. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  9. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  10. chest pain or tightness
  11. chills
  12. confusion as to time, place, or person
  13. cough
  14. coughing that sometimes produce a pink frothy sputum
  15. decrease in amount of urine
  16. difficulty in moving
  17. dizziness
  18. drowsiness
  19. ear congestion
  20. fast, noisy breathing
  21. fever
  22. frequent or painful urination
  23. hallucinations
  24. headache
  25. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  26. increased sweating
  27. irritability
  28. joint pain
  29. loss of voice
  30. mental depression or anxiety
  31. muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
  32. neck pain
  33. nerve pain
  34. nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
  35. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  36. pale skin
  37. rapid or irregular heartbeat
  38. seizures
  39. sneezing
  40. sore throat
  41. stiff neck
  42. stomach pain
  43. stuffy or runny nose
  44. swelling
  45. swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
  46. swollen joints
  47. trembling and shaking of the hands
  48. trouble breathing
  49. trouble performing routine tasks
  50. trouble sleeping
  51. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  52. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
  53. unusual tiredness or weakness
  54. vomiting
  55. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  56. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. lower back or side pain
  5. painful or difficult urination
  6. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  7. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  8. unusual bleeding or bruising

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. Diarrhea
  2. dry skin
  3. itching skin

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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