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- Black, tarry stools
- Chest pain
- Chills
- Cough
- Fever
- Painful or difficult urination
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
- Swollen glands
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Blurred vision
- Cloudy urine
- Confusion
- Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
- Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- Sweating
- Arm, back or jaw pain or discomfort
- Bloody urine
- Chest discomfort
- Chest tightness or heaviness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Decreased frequency or amount of urine
- Dilated neck veins
- Increased need to urinate
- Increased thirst
- Irregular breathing
- Large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- Loss of appetite
- Lower back or side pain
- Nausea
- Paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes
- Passing urine more often
- Problems in urination or increase in amount of urine
- Swelling of face, fingers, feet or lower legs
- Tingling or pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold
- Troubled breathing
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
- Wheezing
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- Difficulty in moving
- Itching skin
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Pain in joints
- Rash
- Change in taste
- Loss of taste
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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