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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:

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Bleeding gums
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chest tightness or heaviness
• Chills
• Cough or hoarseness
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Lightheadedness
• Lower back or side pain
• Nausea
• Nosebleeds
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Painful or difficult urination
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs
• Vomiting

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Black, tarry stools
• Bloody urine
• Coma
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Dark urine
• Decreased urine output
• Difficult or troubled breathing
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Hives or welts
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased thirst
• Itching
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Nervousness
• Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
• Pale skin
• Redness of the skin
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Upper right abdominal or stomach pain
• Weakness or heaviness of the legs
• Weight gain
• Yellow eyes or 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:

• Ear congestion or pain
• Head congestion
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sneezing

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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