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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. chest pain
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. fever
  6. hives or welts, itching or skin rash
  7. painful or difficult urination
  8. redness of the skin
  9. sore throat
  10. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  11. swelling of the face
  12. swollen glands
  13. trouble breathing
  14. unusual bleeding or bruising
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  2. swelling around the eyes
  3. swelling of the eyelids

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. headache
  3. nausea
  4. 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.