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:

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. clay colored stools
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. decreased appetite
  11. difficulty swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. fast heartbeat
  14. feeling of warmth
  15. fever
  16. headache
  17. hives, welts, itching, or rash
  18. loss of appetite
  19. painful or difficult urination
  20. pale skin
  21. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  22. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  23. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  24. redness of the skin
  25. sore mouth or tongue
  26. sore throat
  27. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  28. stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
  29. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  30. swollen glands
  31. trouble breathing
  32. unusual bleeding or bruising
  33. unusual tiredness or weakness
  34. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  35. watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
  36. yellow eyes or 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:

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. cold sweats
  4. coma
  5. confusion
  6. cool, pale skin
  7. depression
  8. increased hunger
  9. nightmares
  10. seizures
  11. shakiness
  12. slurred speech

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: May 01, 2024

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