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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:
Symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Muscle cramps or pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Weak and/or irregular heartbeat
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- Chest pain
- Chills
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Ear congestion or pain
- Fever
- Head congestion
- Hoarseness or other voice changes
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Joint pain stiffness, or swelling
- Lower back, side, or stomach pain
- Swelling of face, feet or lower legs
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Blood in urine
- Convulsions
- Decrease in amount of urine
- Diarrhea
- Difficult breathing
- Difficulty in moving
- Dizziness
- Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
- Fainting
- Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- Fruit-like breath odor
- Heartburn
- Increased hunger
- Indigestion
- Joint pain
- Large amount of fat in the blood
- Loss of appetite
- Mood changes
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Nervousness
- Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet
- Pain in lower back or side
- Rash
- Redness in joints
- Seizures
- Sensation of spinning
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- Swelling or puffiness of face
- Thirst
- Tingling of hands or feet
- Trembling
- Weakness or heaviness of legs
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.
