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. Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
2. bleeding gums
3. chest pain or tightness
4. constipation
5. cough
6. coughing up blood
7. depressed mood
8. dizziness
9. dry skin and hair
10. feeling cold
11. fever or chills
12. hair loss
13. headache
14. hoarseness or husky voice
15. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
16. muscle cramps and stiffness
17. nosebleeds
18. pale skin
19. paralysis
20. prolonged bleeding form cuts
21. red or dark brown urine
22. red or black, tarry stools
23. slowed heartbeat
24. sneezing
25. sore throat
26. trouble breathing
27. unusual bleeding or bruising
28. unusual tiredness or weakness
29. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
30. weight gain

Less common

1. Dark urine
2. light-colored stools
3. nausea and vomiting
4. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
5. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

1. Back or leg pain
2. bloating
3. blurred vision or other change in vision
4. burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
5. chest discomfort
6. confusion
7. darkening of the skin
8. difficulty in chewing, swallowing, or talking
9. difficulty in moving
10. double vision
11. drooping eyelids
12. drowsiness
13. eye pain
14. fainting
15. fast heartbeat
16. general body swelling
17. heavier menstrual periods
18. inability to move the arms and legs
19. irritability
20. loss of appetite
21. mental depression
22. muscle aches or weakness
23. nervousness
24. numbness or tingling in the fingers, face, or feet
25. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
26. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
27. pinpoint red spots on the skin
28. redness, soreness, or itching skin
29. redness of the eye
30. seeing flashes or sparks of light
31. seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
32. seizures
33. sensation of pins and needles
34. sensitivity of the eye to light
35. sensitivity to heat
36. skin rash
37. stabbing pain
38. stiff neck or back
39. stomach cramps or pain
40. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
41. sweating
42. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
43. tearing
44. tenderness
45. trouble sleeping
46. watery or bloody diarrhea
47. weight loss

Incidence not known

1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
2. dry mouth
3. flushed, dry skin
4. flushing
5. fruit-like breath odor
6. increased hunger
7. increased thirst
8. increased urination
9. loss of consciousness
10. painful or difficult urination
11. red irritated eyes
12. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
13. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
14. swollen glands
15. unexplained weight loss

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. Arm or leg pain
2. neck pain

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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