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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. blood in the stools
  6. bloody or cloudy urine
  7. blurred vision
  8. chest pain or tightness
  9. confusion
  10. coughing up blood
  11. cough or hoarseness
  12. diarrhea
  13. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  14. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  15. dizziness
  16. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  17. fainting
  18. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  19. fever or chills
  20. frequent urge to urinate
  21. headache
  22. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  23. loss of taste or smell
  24. lower back or side pain
  25. muscle or body aches
  26. nausea or vomiting
  27. nosebleeds
  28. pale skin
  29. paralysis
  30. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  31. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  32. rapid weight gain
  33. red or dark brown urine
  34. sore throat
  35. stuffy or runny nose
  36. sweating
  37. tingling of the hands or feet
  38. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  39. unusual bleeding or bruising
  40. unusual tiredness or weakness
  41. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  2. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  3. decreased urine output
  4. dilated neck veins
  5. nerve pain
  6. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  7. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  8. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. chest discomfort
  3. dark urine
  4. difficulty in speaking
  5. double vision
  6. general feeling of illness
  7. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
  8. inability to speak
  9. loss of appetite
  10. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
  11. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  12. pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves of legs
  13. persistent non-healing sore
  14. pink growth
  15. reddish patch or irritated area
  16. severe headaches of sudden onset
  17. shiny bump
  18. slow speech
  19. stomach pain, severe
  20. sudden loss of coordination
  21. sudden onset of slurred speech
  22. sudden vision changes
  23. swollen glands
  24. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
  25. 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. Back pain
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. itching skin
  4. pain in the arms or legs

Less common

  1. Feeling of warmth
  2. redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest

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: May 01, 2024

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