Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. blood in the urine or stools
  4. pale skin
  5. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  6. trouble breathing
  7. unusual bleeding or bruising
  8. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  2. bone pain
  3. chest pain or tightness
  4. chills
  5. cloudy urine
  6. cough or hoarseness
  7. difficulty swallowing
  8. dizziness
  9. eye pain
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. fever
  12. general feeling of illness
  13. headache
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. pain spreading to the left shoulder
  17. painful or difficult urination
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  19. sore throat
  20. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  21. stomach pain
  22. swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
  23. swollen glands
  24. weight gain

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. Nausea

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.