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. Bladder pain
  2. blood in the stools
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. bruising
  6. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  7. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  8. confusion
  9. cough
  10. coughing or vomiting blood
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficult, burning, o painful urination
  13. dilated neck veins
  14. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  15. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  16. fever or chills
  17. frequent urge to urinate
  18. headache
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. muscle or body pain
  21. nausea
  22. new loss of taste or smell
  23. pale skin
  24. sneezing
  25. sore throat
  26. stuffy or runny nose
  27. sweating
  28. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  29. trembling and shaking of the hands
  30. trouble breathing
  31. trouble sleeping
  32. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  33. unusual bleeding or bruising
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. vomiting
  36. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  37. weight gain

Less common

  1. Coma
  2. confusion as to time, place, or person
  3. decreased urine output
  4. ear congestion
  5. hallucinations
  6. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  7. increased thirst
  8. loss of voice
  9. muscle cramps
  10. seizures
  11. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. blue lips, fingernails, or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. dark urine
  4. loss of appetite
  5. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  6. stomach pain, severe
  7. trouble swallowing
  8. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  9. 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. Arm or leg pain
  2. back pain
  3. bone pain
  4. change in taste
  5. constipation
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. joint pain or swelling
  8. muscle aches, cramps, or stiffness
  9. neck pain

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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