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. Back pain
2. black, tarry stools
3. bladder pain
4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
5. bloody or cloudy urine
6. blurred vision
7. body aches or pain
8. bone pain
9. chest pain
10. chills
11. cough
12. cough producing mucus
13. difficult or labored breathing
14. difficult, burning, or painful urination
15. difficulty in moving
16. dizziness
17. ear congestion
18. fever or chills
19. frequent urge to urinate
20. headache
21. joint pain
22. loss of voice
23. lower back or side pain
24. muscle aches or cramps
25. muscle pain or stiffness
26. muscle spasm
27. nasal congestion
28. nervousness
29. pale skin
30. pounding in the ears
31. rapid weight gain
32. severe pain
33. slow or fast heartbeat
34. sneezing
35. sore throat
36. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
37. stomach pain
38. stuffy or runny nose
39. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
40. swollen glands
41. swollen joints
42. tightness in the chest
43. tingling of the hands or feet
44. unusual bleeding or bruising
45. unusual tiredness or weakness
46. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

1. Cracked lips
2. difficulty in swallowing
3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
4. general feeling of discomfort or illness
5. hoarseness
6. loss of appetite
7. nausea
8. shivering
9. sweating
10. trouble sleeping
11. upper stomach pain
12. vomiting

Incidence not known

1. Bloody, black, or tarry stools
2. blurred vision or other change in vision
3. dilated neck veins
4. extreme fatigue
5. eye pain
6. feeling of discomfort
7. high fever
8. inflammation of the joints
9. irregular breathing
10. irregular heartbeat
11. itching
12. rash
13. redness of the eye
14. sensitivity of the eye to light
15. severe stomach pain
16. severe vomiting, sometimes with blood
17. tearing
18. unexplained 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. Belching
2. bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
4. constipation
5. hair loss
6. heartburn
7. indigestion
8. lack or loss of strength
9. pain in the mouth and throat
10. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
11. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
12. unsteadiness or awkwardness
13. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

1. Burning, dry, or itching of the eyes
2. discharge, excessive tearing
3. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid

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: April 01, 2024

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