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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- Chest pain
- Cough
- Fever or chills
- Increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck, or around the chest and stomach area
- Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face
- Shortness of breath
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Tightness in chest
- Troubled breathing
- Wheezing
- Blurred vision
- Cough-producing mucus
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Dry mouth
- Flushed, dry skin
- Fruit-like breath odor
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Headache
- Increased hunger
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of consciousness
- Muscle aches and pains
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Shivering
- Skin rash
- Sore throat
- Stomachache
- Sweating
- Trouble sleeping
- Troubled breathing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting
- Burning or prickling sensation
- Confusion
- Dehydration
- Dry or itchy skin
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- Abdominal pain
- Acid or sour stomach
- Back pain
- Belching
- Bloated full feeling
- Change in taste
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- Discouragement
- Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
- Fear
- Feeling sad or empty
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Inability to have or keep an erection
- Indigestion
- Irritability
- Lack of appetite
- Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- Loss of interest or pleasure
- Mouth ulcers
- Nervousness
- Pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
- Passing gas
- Skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
- Skin warts
- Sleeplessness
- Stomach upset, discomfort, or pain
- Stuffy nose
- Tiredness
- Trouble concentrating
- Unable to sleep
- Weakness
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.
