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. black, tarry stools
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chest discomfort or pain
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. decreased urine output
  8. diarrhea
  9. difficulty breathing
  10. dilated neck veins
  11. dizziness
  12. dryness or soreness of the throat
  13. extreme tiredness or weakness
  14. fainting fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
  15. feeling of warmth
  16. fever
  17. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  18. headache
  19. hoarseness
  20. irregular breathing
  21. joint pain
  22. loss of appetite
  23. lower back or side pain
  24. muscle aches and pains
  25. nausea
  26. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  27. painful or difficult urination
  28. pale skin
  29. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, the upper chest
  30. shivering
  31. skin rash
  32. sneezing
  33. sore throat
  34. stuffy or runny nose
  35. sweating
  36. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  37. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  38. tightness in the chest
  39. trouble in swallowing
  40. trouble sleeping
  41. troubled breathing with exertion
  42. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  43. unusual bleeding or bruising
  44. unusual tiredness or weakness
  45. voice changes
  46. vomiting
  47. weight gain

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. burning or stinging of the skin
  4. frequent urge to urinate
  5. hives, itching
  6. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  8. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
  9. tingling of the hands or feet
  10. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. nosebleeds
  3. numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
  4. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  5. vision problems

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. Bone pain
  2. depression
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. lack or loss of strength
  5. loss of appetite
  6. muscle stiffness
  7. stomach pain

Less common

  1. Acne

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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