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. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. bone pain
  6. chest pain or tightness
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. decreased urine output
  10. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  11. dilated neck veins
  12. discouragement
  13. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  14. feeling sad or empty
  15. fever
  16. frequent urge to urinate
  17. headache
  18. increased thirst
  19. irregular breathing
  20. irritability
  21. lack of appetite
  22. loss of interest or pleasure
  23. lower back or side pain
  24. muscle aches
  25. rapid weight gain
  26. sore throat
  27. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth
  28. stuffy or runny nose
  29. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  30. tingling of the hands or feet
  31. trouble breathing
  32. trouble concentrating
  33. trouble sleeping
  34. unusual bleeding or bruising
  35. unusual tiredness or weakness
  36. unusual weight gain or loss
  37. vomiting

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. body aches or pain
  3. diarrhea
  4. dizziness
  5. fainting
  6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  7. joint pain
  8. loss of voice
  9. muscle pain
  10. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  11. pale skin
  12. pounding in the ears
  13. shivering
  14. sneezing
  15. sweating
  16. swollen glands

Rare

  1. Hives, itching, skin rash
  2. joint stiffness or swelling
  3. trouble swallowing

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. change in taste
  3. cracked lips
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. loss of taste
  7. muscle stiffness
  8. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. bloody nose
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. constipation
  6. discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
  7. heartburn
  8. indigestion
  9. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  10. swollen joints

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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