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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Black, tarry stools
2. chills
3. cough
4. feeling of fullness
5. fever
6. lower back or side pain
7. painful or difficult urination
8. pale skin
9. right upper abdominal pain and fullness
10. sore throat
11. stomach pain
12. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
13. swollen lymph nodes
14. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
15. unusual bleeding or bruising
16. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

1. Confusion
2. diarrhea
3. fast, shallow breathing
4. general feeling of discomfort
5. loss of appetite
6. mood or mental changes
7. muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramping
8. nausea
9. seizures
10. sleepiness
11. stomach discomfort

Incidence not known

1. Back or leg pain
2. bleeding gums
3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
4. bloating
5. blood in the urine
6. blurred vision or other change in vision
7. bone pain
8. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
9. clay-colored stools
10. constipation
11. dark urine
12. decreased appetite
13. decreased urine output
14. difficult or labored breathing
15. difficulty in moving
16. difficulty in swallowing
17. dilated neck veins
18. dizziness
19. extreme tiredness or weakness
20. fainting
21. fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
22. general body swelling
23. general tiredness and weakness
24. headache
25. high fever
26. hives, skin rash
27. hoarseness
28. increased need to urinate
29. indigestion
30. irregular breathing
31. irritation or soreness of the mouth
32. joint or muscle pain
33. lack of coordination
34. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
35. light-colored stools
36. muscle pain, cramp, spasm, or stiffness
37. nosebleeds
38. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
39. passing urine more often
40. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
41. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
42. red, irritated eyes
43. redness, soreness, or itching skin
44. runny nose
45. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
46. shivering
47. sores, welts, or blisters
48. stabbing pain
49. sweating
50. swollen joints
51. swollen or painful glands
52. tightness in the chest
53. trouble sleeping
54. unexplained bleeding or bruising
55. unpleasant breath odor
56. vomiting
57. vomiting of blood
58. weight gain
59. 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. Difficulty having a bowel movement
2. headache (severe)
3. lack or loss of strength
4. muscle soreness
5. weight loss

Less common

1. Bluish-brown colored bands on nails
2. changes in skin color

Incidence not known

1. Belching
2. heartburn
3. stomach cramps

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: May 01, 2024

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