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. Bleeding gums
  2. body aches or pain
  3. bone pain
  4. chest pain or tightness
  5. chills
  6. constipation
  7. coughing up blood
  8. depressed mood
  9. difficulty swallowing
  10. dry skin and hair
  11. diarrhea
  12. dizziness
  13. ear congestion
  14. feeling cold
  15. hoarseness or husky voice
  16. headache
  17. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  18. loss of voice
  19. muscle cramps, spasms, pain, stiffness, tenderness, or weakness
  20. nervousness
  21. nosebleeds
  22. paralysis
  23. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  24. red or dark brown urine
  25. red or black, tarry stools
  26. sensitivity to heat
  27. sleeplessness
  28. slow heartbeat
  29. sneezing
  30. sore throat
  31. stomach cramps, tenderness, or pain
  32. stuffy or runny nose
  33. swollen glands in the neck
  34. trouble breathing
  35. trouble sleeping
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Agitation
  2. bloating
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. darkened urine
  8. darkening of the skin
  9. decreased urine output
  10. drowsiness
  11. hostility
  12. irritability
  13. lethargy
  14. lightheadedness
  15. muscle twitching
  16. fainting
  17. fast heartbeat
  18. fever
  19. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  20. indigestion
  21. loss of appetite
  22. mental depression
  23. nausea
  24. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  25. pale skin
  26. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  27. rapid, shallow breathing
  28. rapid weight gain
  29. seizures
  30. skin rash
  31. stupor
  32. sweating
  33. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  34. swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
  35. thickening of bronchial secretions
  36. unusual bleeding or bruising
  37. vomiting
  38. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

  1. Light-colored stools
  2. sudden severe weakness
  3. upper right abdominal or stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. back, leg, or stomach pain
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. blue or pale skin
  5. blurred vision or other change in vision
  6. burning, tingling, numbness, or pain the hands, arms, feet, or legs
  7. burning feeling the chest or stomach
  8. chest discomfort
  9. difficulty in chewing or talking
  10. difficulty in moving
  11. double vision
  12. drooping eyelids
  13. eye pain, tearing
  14. facial swelling
  15. inability to move the arms and legs
  16. joint pain
  17. numbness or tingling in the fingers, face, or feet
  18. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  19. painful or difficult urination
  20. red irritated eyes
  21. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  22. redness, soreness, or itching skin
  23. redness of the eye
  24. seeing flashes or sparks of light
  25. seeing floating spots before the eyes
  26. sensation of pins and needles
  27. sensitivity of the eye to light
  28. severe headache
  29. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  30. stabbing pain
  31. stiff neck or back
  32. stomach upset or discomfort
  33. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
  34. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  35. swollen or painful glands
  36. veil or curtain appearing across part of vision

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. Lack or loss of strength
  2. loss or thinning of the hair

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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