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. Back pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficulty swallowing
  8. ear congestion
  9. fast heartbeat
  10. fever
  11. frequent or painful urination
  12. flushing
  13. headache
  14. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  15. loss of voice
  16. lower back or side pain
  17. muscle aches
  18. nausea or vomiting
  19. new loss of taste or smell
  20. rapid weight gain
  21. skin itching, rash, or redness
  22. sneezing
  23. sore throat
  24. stomach pain
  25. stuffy or runny nose
  26. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  27. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  28. tingling of the hands or feet
  29. trouble breathing
  30. unusual tiredness or weakness
  31. unusual weight gain or loss

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. joint pain
  3. muscle pain or stiffness

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.