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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest pain
  6. chills
  7. cloudy or bloody urine
  8. cold
  9. confusion
  10. cough or hoarseness
  11. diarrhea
  12. dizziness
  13. fast heartbeat
  14. fever
  15. frequent urge to urinate
  16. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  17. headache
  18. irregular or slow heartbeat
  19. joint pain
  20. loss of appetite
  21. lower back or side pain
  22. muscle aches and pains
  23. nausea
  24. nervousness
  25. numbness or tingling around the lips, hands, or feet
  26. painful or difficult urination
  27. pounding in the ears
  28. runny nose
  29. shivering
  30. sore throat
  31. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  32. swollen glands
  33. troubled breathing
  34. unexplained anxiety
  35. unusual bleeding or bruising
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. vomiting
  38. weakness or heaviness of the legs

Less common

  1. Burning feeling in chest or stomach tenderness
  2. burning or stinging of the skin
  3. indigestion
  4. inflammation of joints
  5. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  6. stomach upset

Rare

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. hives, itching, rash
  3. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, 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:

More common

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. anxiety
  3. loss of strength or energy
  4. nausea
  5. pain
  6. swelling of the ankles, feet, and fingers
  7. tightness in the chest

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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