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. blindness
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  5. change in vision
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. decreased vision
  9. difficulty seeing at night
  10. double vision
  11. dry eye
  12. eye redness, irritation, or pain
  13. fever
  14. increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. nausea
  17. painful, irritation of the clear front part of the eye
  18. painful or difficult urination
  19. pale skin
  20. seeing double
  21. severe constipation
  22. sore throat
  23. stomach pain
  24. trouble breathing
  25. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  26. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  27. unusual bleeding or bruising
  28. unusual tiredness or weakness
  29. vomiting
  30. watering of the eyes
  31. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. blood in the urine or stools
  3. chest pain
  4. cough or hoarseness
  5. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  6. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  7. stomach bloating
  8. thickening of bronchial secretions

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. Decreased appetite
  2. diarrhea
  3. muscle or joint 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: April 01, 2024

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