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. Agitation
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chills
  7. coma
  8. confusion
  9. cough
  10. decreased urine output
  11. depression
  12. difficulty with breathing
  13. dizziness
  14. ear congestion
  15. fever
  16. headache
  17. irritability
  18. lethargy
  19. loss of voice
  20. muscle twitching
  21. nausea
  22. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  23. rapid weight gain
  24. runny or stuffy nose
  25. seizures
  26. sneezing
  27. sore throat
  28. stupor
  29. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  30. unusual bleeding or bruising
  31. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  3. teething

Less common

  1. Change in hearing
  2. ear drainage
  3. earache or pain in the ear

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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