Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody urine
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chest pain
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty in breathing
  12. dilated neck veins
  13. dry mouth
  14. dryness or soreness of the throat
  15. ear congestion
  16. extreme tiredness or weakness
  17. fever
  18. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  19. headache
  20. hoarseness
  21. increased blood pressure
  22. increased cough
  23. increased thirst
  24. irregular breathing
  25. irregular heartbeat
  26. joint pain
  27. loss of appetite
  28. loss of voice
  29. lower back or side pain
  30. mood changes
  31. muscle pain or cramps
  32. nausea
  33. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  34. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  35. painful or difficult urination
  36. pale skin
  37. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  38. rapid weight gain
  39. seizures
  40. shivering
  41. sneezing
  42. sore throat
  43. stuffy or runny nose
  44. sweating
  45. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  46. tightness in the chest
  47. trouble in swallowing
  48. trouble sleeping
  49. troubled breathing with exertion
  50. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  51. unusual bleeding or bruising
  52. unusual tiredness or weakness
  53. unusual weight gain or loss
  54. voice changes
  55. vomiting

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. blindness or vision changes
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning of the face or mouth
  5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  6. cloudy urine
  7. clumsiness or unsteadiness
  8. dizziness
  9. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. nervousness
  12. nosebleed
  13. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  14. pounding in the ears
  15. slow heartbeat
  16. weakness in the hands or feet

Rare

  1. Decreased ability to exercise
  2. fainting
  3. hives, itching, skin rash
  4. irritation
  5. joint stiffness or swelling
  6. neck tenderness or swelling
  7. redness of the skin

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. bone pain
  3. change in or loss of taste
  4. cracked lips
  5. depression
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. lack or loss of strength
  8. stomach pain
  9. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  10. trouble sleeping
  11. weight decreased

Less common

  1. Belching
  2. heartburn
  3. indigestion
  4. muscle spasm
  5. stabbing pain
  6. stomach discomfort or upset
  7. upper stomach 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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