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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:

• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Confusion
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position

• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Breast enlargement and tenderness
• Hives or welts
• Itchy skin
• Rapid weight gain
• Redness of the skin
• Skin rash
• Swelling of the lips and face
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Unusual weight gain or loss

• Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
• Dimpling of the breast skin
• Inverted nipple
• Lump in the breast or under the arm
• Persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
• Redness or swelling of the breast
• Sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal

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:

• Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• Inability to have or keep an erection
• Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

• Runny nose
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Back pain
• Decreased amount of semen
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Testicular pain

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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