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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:
Incidence unknown- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Fast or irregular breathing
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Swelling of eyes or eyelids
- Tightness in chest, and/or wheezing
- Trouble in breathing
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- Burning, dry or itching eyes
- Change in vision
- Decreased vision
- Dry eye
- Eye discharge
- Itching of eye
- Pain in eye
- Redness of eye
- Swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
- Tearing
- Body aches or pain
- Congestion
- Cough or hoarseness
- Decreased hearing
- Dryness or soreness of throat
- Fever or chills
- General body discomfort
- Lower back or side pain
- Painful or difficult urination
- Rash
- Rubbing or pulling of the ears (in children)
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Tender, swollen glands in neck
- Trouble in swallowing
- Voice changes
- Vomiting and diarrhea (in infants)
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.
