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. Back pain
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficulty swallowing
  9. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. fever
  12. flushing
  13. headache
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. nausea and vomiting
  16. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  17. runny nose
  18. shivering
  19. sweating
  20. tingling of the throat
  21. trouble breathing
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. watery eyes

Less common

  1. Loss of appetite
  2. stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Dark urine
  2. pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves of the legs
  3. severe headaches of sudden onset
  4. sudden loss of coordination
  5. sudden onset of slurred speech
  6. sudden vision changes
  7. 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. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. headache
  3. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness

Less common

  1. Stomach 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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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