Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. blood in the urine or stools
  6. bloody or cloudy urine
  7. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  8. lower back or side pain
  9. pale skin
  10. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  11. rapid weight gain
  12. tingling of the hands or feet
  13. trouble breathing
  14. unusual bleeding or bruising
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. chest pain or tightness
  3. chills
  4. confusion
  5. coughing up blood
  6. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  7. dizziness
  8. fainting
  9. fast heartbeat
  10. fever
  11. headache
  12. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  13. lightheadedness
  14. nosebleeds
  15. paralysis
  16. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  17. sore throat
  18. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  19. swollen glands

Rare

  1. Blurred vision
  2. dark-colored urine
  3. irregular heartbeat
  4. light-colored stools
  5. nausea and vomiting
  6. stomach pain, continuing
  7. 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:

More common

  1. Change in taste
  2. constipation
  3. decreased appetite
  4. diarrhea
  5. dry mouth
  6. loss of taste

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.