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Side Effects
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- Bloody diarrhea
- Fever
- Skin rash
- Bladder pain
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- Bloody stools
- Difficult, burning, or painful urination
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Heavy bleeding
- Lower back or side pain
- Abdominal pain or tenderness
- Chills
- Clay colored stools
- Dark urine
- Decreased appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Itching
- Lab results that show problems with liver
- Light-colored stools
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain, continuing
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Unpleasant breath odor
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting of blood
- 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- Diarrhea
- Mild headache
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Bloated, full feeling
- Body aches or pain
- Congestion
- Constipation
- Coughing
- Cramps
- Difficulty in moving
- Dry mouth
- Dryness of throat
- Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Heartburn
- Hoarseness
- Indigestion
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Passing of gas
- Shivering
- Sleeplessness
- Sneezing
- Stomach discomfort or upset
- Sweating
- Swelling or inflammation of the mouth
- Swollen joints
- Tender, swollen glands in neck
- Trouble in swallowing
- Trouble sleeping
- Unable to sleep
- Voice changes
- Weight loss
- Hair loss, thinning of 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.
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