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. Anxiety
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. burning or stinging of the skin
  6. chest pain or tightness
  7. confusion
  8. cough
  9. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  10. dizziness
  11. fainting
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. fever or chills
  14. frequent urge to urinate
  15. hallucinations
  16. headache
  17. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  18. lightheadedness
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. nervousness
  21. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
  22. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. rapid, shallow breathing
  25. slow or fast heartbeat
  26. sore throat
  27. trouble breathing
  28. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  5. palpitations
  6. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  7. sneezing
  8. unusual bleeding or bruising

Incidence not known

  1. Difficulty in swallowing
  2. skin itching, rash, or redness
  3. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue

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:

Less common

  1. Constipation

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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