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- Yellow skin or eyes
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat and fever
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common- Pain, swelling, or tenderness of the skin
- Skin rash, hives or itching
- Ulcers or sores in mouth
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- Chills
- Difficulty in breathing
- High blood pressure
- Hoarseness
- Joint pain
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Tenderness of glands
- Unusual bleeding
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Difficulty in chewing, talking, or swallowing
- Double vision
- General feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
- Muscle weakness
- Spitting up blood
- Swelling of lymph glands
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- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Bloating or gas
- Diarrhea or soft stools
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Warts
- Wrinkling or peeling or unusually dry skin
- Changes in taste or smell
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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