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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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare- Black, tarry stools
- Blood in urine or stools
- Confusion
- Cough or hoarseness
- Loss of balance control
- Lower back or side pain
- Mask-like face
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pinpoint red spots on skin
- Shuffling walk
- Stiffness of arms or legs
- Trembling and shaking of hands and fingers
- Trouble in speaking or swallowing
- Trouble in thinking or concentrating
- Trouble in walking
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
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- Aching muscles
- Diarrhea
- Fever and chills
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Skin rash
- Unusual tiredness
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
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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