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. Cough or hoarseness
  2. difficulty breathing
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. fever or chills
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. irritation
  7. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  8. lower back or side pain
  9. pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
  10. painful or difficult urination
  11. redness of the skin
  12. severe, sudden headache
  13. slurred speech
  14. sudden loss of coordination
  15. sudden, severe weakness or numbness in arm or leg
  16. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  17. vision changes

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. blurred vision
  5. confusion
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  7. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  8. pale skin
  9. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  10. red, tender, or oozing skin at the incision
  11. sweating
  12. unusual bleeding or bruising
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Bruising
  2. collection of blood under the skin
  3. coughing or vomiting blood
  4. chest tightness
  5. deep, dark purple bruise
  6. difficulty swallowing
  7. itching, pain, redness, or swelling
  8. persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
  9. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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. Constipation
  2. muscle spasms
  3. nausea
  4. trouble sleeping
  5. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Swelling

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: May 01, 2024

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