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:

Incidence not known

  1. Bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. difficulty swallowing
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  8. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  9. feeling of warmth
  10. fever or chills
  11. headache
  12. hives, itching, skin rash
  13. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
  16. sneezing
  17. sore throat
  18. sweating
  19. trouble breathing
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Back pain
  2. diarrhea
  3. nausea
  4. stomach pain
  5. 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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