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. Abdominal or stomach cramps
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. confusion
  4. convulsions
  5. difficulty with breathing
  6. irregular heartbeats
  7. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
  8. muscle spasms
  9. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
  10. tremor

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. decreased urine output
  3. difficulty with swallowing
  4. dilated neck veins
  5. extreme fatigue
  6. fever
  7. hives
  8. irregular breathing
  9. nausea
  10. reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
  11. swelling of the eyes, face, fingers, feet, lower legs, or inside of the nose
  12. tightness in the chest
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness
  14. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Bloody or black, tarry stools
  2. constipation
  3. fainting
  4. irregular heartbeat recurrent
  5. seizures
  6. severe stomach pain
  7. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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. vomiting

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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