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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- Bleeding gums
- Coughing up blood
- Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
- Nosebleeds
- Paralysis
- Prolonged bleeding from cuts
- Red or black, tarry stools
- Red or dark brown urine
- Shortness of breath
- Bruising
- Chest discomfort
- Collection of blood under the skin
- Confusion
- Continuing bleeding or oozing from the nose and/or mouth, or surgical wound
- Convulsions (seizures)
- Fever
- Irritability
- Lightheadedness
- Lower back pain
- Pain or burning while urinating
- Swelling of the hands or feet
- Tightness in the chest
- Uncontrolled bleeding at the site of injection
- Wheezing
- Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- Back pain
- Burning, pricking, tickling, or tingling sensation
- Chest pain
- Chills
- Cough
- Decreased urine output
- Dilated neck veins
- Dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
- Extreme fatigue
- Fainting
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Irregular breathing
- Leg weakness
- Problems with bowel or bladder function
- Skin rash or hives
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Sudden fainting
- Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, genitals, mouth, or tongue
- Thickening of the bronchial secretions
- Troubled breathing
- Weight gain
- Abdominal pain
- Deep, dark purple bruise
- Hives or welts
- Irregular heartbeat
- Itching, pain, redness, or swelling
- Large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
- Nausea or vomiting
- Nervousness
- Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
- Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- Redness of the skin
- Skin rash
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Weakness or heaviness of legs
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- Diarrhea
- Irritation, pain, or redness at the place of injection
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.
