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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. body aches or pain
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. coughing up blood
  8. darkening of the skin
  9. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  10. decreased urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficulty in swallowing
  13. dizziness
  14. dry mouth
  15. ear congestion
  16. fainting
  17. fever
  18. headache
  19. inability to have or keep an erection
  20. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  21. increased thirst
  22. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  23. loss of appetite
  24. loss of voice
  25. mental depression
  26. mood changes
  27. muscle pain or cramps
  28. nausea or vomiting
  29. nervousness
  30. nosebleeds
  31. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  32. paralysis
  33. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  34. pounding in the ears
  35. rapid weight gain
  36. red or black, tarry stools
  37. red or dark brown urine
  38. seizures
  39. slow or fast heartbeat
  40. sneezing
  41. sore throat
  42. stuffy or runny nose
  43. trouble breathing
  44. unusual tiredness or weakness
  45. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males

Incidence not known

  1. Bulging soft spot on head of an infant
  2. change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
  3. chest tightness
  4. dark urine
  5. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. pinpoint red spots on skin
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  8. stomach pain, severe
  9. trouble sleeping
  10. unusual bleeding or bruising
  11. 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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. heartburn
  6. indigestion
  7. loss or thinning of the hair
  8. muscle aches or stiffness
  9. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  10. stomach discomfort or upset

Incidence not known

  1. Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  2. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  3. severe sunburn

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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