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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. bloody or cloudy urine
  6. chest tightness
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. decrease in height
  10. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  11. fever
  12. frequent urge to urinate
  13. lower back or side pain
  14. pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
  15. pale skin
  16. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  17. sore throat
  18. tingling of the hands or feet
  19. trouble breathing
  20. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  21. unusual bleeding or bruising
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. confusion
  3. dark urine
  4. fainting
  5. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  6. irregular heartbeat
  7. loss of appetite
  8. mood or mental changes
  9. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
  10. nausea
  11. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
  12. pain or tenderness in the upper stomach
  13. pale stools
  14. seizures
  15. stomach cramps
  16. thickening of bronchial secretions
  17. tremor
  18. vomiting
  19. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
  2. diarrhea
  3. joint or muscle pain
  4. rash or itching skin
  5. red irritated eyes
  6. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  7. swollen glands

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. Back pain
  2. constipation
  3. dry skin
  4. headache
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. loss or thinning of the hair
  7. mouth or throat pain
  8. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  9. trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Belching
  2. dry eye
  3. heartburn
  4. increased tearing
  5. indigestion
  6. patchy loss of skin color

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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