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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. burning or stinging of the skin
  8. chest pain
  9. chills
  10. confusion
  11. cough
  12. decreased amount of urine
  13. diarrhea
  14. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  15. dizziness
  16. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  17. ear congestion
  18. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  19. fever
  20. frequent urge to urinate
  21. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  22. headache
  23. increased blood pressure
  24. increased thirst
  25. joint pain
  26. loss of voice
  27. lower back or side pain
  28. mood changes
  29. muscle aches, cramps, and pains
  30. nausea
  31. nervousness
  32. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  33. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  34. pale skin
  35. pounding in the ears
  36. rapid weight gain
  37. seizures
  38. shivering
  39. slow or fast heartbeat
  40. sore throat
  41. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  42. sneezing
  43. stuffy or runny nose
  44. sweating
  45. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  46. swollen glands
  47. trouble breathing
  48. trouble sleeping
  49. unusual bleeding or bruising
  50. unusual tiredness or weakness
  51. vomiting
  52. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Back pain
  2. chest tightness
  3. cough or hoarseness
  4. difficulty swallowing
  5. flushing
  6. hives, itching, skin rash
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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. Arm or leg pain
  2. constipation
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. joint pain
  6. lack or loss of strength
  7. muscle spasm
  8. pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
  9. swollen joints

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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