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. Black, tarry stools
  2. chest pain
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. fever
  6. painful or difficult urination
  7. sore throat
  8. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  9. swollen glands
  10. trouble breathing
  11. unusual bleeding or bruising
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. cloudy urine
  3. confusion
  4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  5. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  6. sweating

Rare

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain or discomfort
  2. bloody urine
  3. chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
  4. decreased blood pressure
  5. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  6. dilated neck veins
  7. increased need to urinate
  8. increased thirst
  9. irregular breathing
  10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  11. loss of appetite
  12. lower back or side pain
  13. nausea
  14. paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes
  15. passing urine more often
  16. problems in urination or increase in amount of urine
  17. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  18. tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
  19. vomiting
  20. weight gain

incidence not known

  1. Persistent non-healing sore
  2. pink growth
  3. reddish patch or irritated area
  4. shiny bump
  5. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

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. Difficulty in moving
  2. itching skin, rash
  3. muscle pain or stiffness
  4. pain in joints

Less common

  1. Change or loss of taste

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: June 01, 2024

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