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:

More common

  1. Anxiety
  2. back pain
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blurred vision or blue-green halos seen around objects
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. coughing up blood
  8. diarrhea
  9. difficulty swallowing
  10. dizziness or lightheadedness
  11. dry eyes
  12. eye redness, irritation, or pain
  13. fainting
  14. fever
  15. flushing
  16. headache
  17. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  18. loss of taste or smell
  19. muscle or body aches
  20. nausea and vomiting
  21. nosebleeds
  22. pain, redness, or swelling around the fingernails
  23. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
  24. paralysis
  25. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  26. red or black, tarry stools
  27. red or dark brown urine
  28. sensitivity of the eyes to light
  29. sore throat
  30. stuffy or runny nose
  31. swelling
  32. trouble breathing

Less common

  1. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. thickening of bronchial secretions

Incidence not known

  1. Acne, pimples
  2. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  3. cracked, dry, scaly 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:

More common

  1. Bleeding after defecation
  2. decreased appetite
  3. muscle or bone pain
  4. stomach pain
  5. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  6. trouble sleeping
  7. uncomfortable swelling around the anus

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: Oct. 01, 2024

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