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. Black, tarry stools
2. bleeding gums
3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
4. bloody urine
5. blurred vision
6. body aches or pain
7. chest pain or tightness
8. chills
9. clay-colored stools
10. confusion
11. dark urine
12. diarrhea
13. difficulty breathing
14. difficulty in moving
15. dizziness
16. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
17. dry mouth
18. ear congestion
19. fever
20. flushed, dry skin
21. fruit-like breath odor
22. headache
23. hoarseness
24. increased cough
25. increased hunger
26. increased thirst
27. increased urination
28. itching, skin rash
29. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
30. loss of appetite
31. loss of voice
32. lower back or side pain
33. muscle pain or stiffness
34. nausea
35. nervousness
36. noisy breathing
37. nosebleed
38. pain in the joints
39. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
40. painful or difficult urination
41. pale skin
42. pinpoint red spots on the skin
43. pounding in the ears
44. rapid weight gain
45. slow or fast heartbeat
46. sneezing
47. sore throat
48. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
49. stomach pain
50. stuffy or runny nose
51. swollen glands
52. tingling of the hands or feet
53. trouble breathing
54. unexplained weight loss
55. unpleasant breath odor
56. unusual bleeding or bruising
57. unusual tiredness or weakness
58. unusual weight gain or loss
59. vomiting
60. vomiting of blood
61. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

1. Fear
2. headache, severe and throbbing
3. lack or loss of strength

Incidence not known

1. Back pain
2. blindness
3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
4. blue-yellow color blindness
5. chest discomfort
6. cough producing mucus
7. decreased vision
8. dilated neck veins
9. drowsiness
10. dry cough
11. eye pain
12. feeling of discomfort
13. general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
14. high fever
15. irregular breathing
16. irregular heartbeat
17. joint swelling
18. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
19. red, irritated eyes
20. redness, soreness, or itching skin
21. seizures
22. sores, welts, or blisters
23. stomach pain or cramps
24. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs

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. Night sweats
2. throat irritation

Less common

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
4. feeling of warmth
5. heartburn
6. indigestion
7. muscle cramps
8. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
9. stomach discomfort or upset

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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