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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:
Rare- Swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet
- Trouble in swallowing or breathing (sudden) and/or hoarseness
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Heartburn
- Pain or burning in throat
- Vomiting
- Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth
- Stomach pain
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- Swelling of ankles, feet, or lower legs
- Confusion
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nervousness
- Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness or heaviness of legs
- Bleeding gums, fatigue, nosebleeds, and/or pale skin
- Blisters in mouth spreading to trunk, scalp, or other areas
- Chills, fever, or sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sores in mouth, or on arms, feet, hands, legs, or lips (sudden)
- Stomach pain or bloating with fever, nausea, or vomiting
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- 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:
Less common- Awareness of heartbeat
- Cough (dry, continuing)
- Feeling of warmth
- Redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally upper chest
- Sleepiness
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin
- Body aches or pain
- Congestion
- Cracked, dry, scaly skin
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- Dryness or soreness of throat
- Fear
- Fever
- Frequent urination
- Hoarseness
- Inability to have or keep an erection
- Increased volume of pale, dilute urine
- Indigestion
- Lack or loss of strength
- Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- Muscle or bone pain
- Nervousness
- Runny nose
- Shakiness in legs, arms, hands, feet
- Sleeplessness
- Small lump under the skin
- Sudden sweating
- Swelling
- Stomach discomfort or upset
- Tender, swollen glands in neck
- Trembling or shaking of hands or feet
- Trouble in swallowing
- Trouble sleeping
- Unable to sleep
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Voice changes
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.
