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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- Abdominal or stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
- Belching
- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- Blurred vision
- Body aches or pain
- Cloudy urine
- Congestion
- Constipation
- Cough or hoarseness
- Decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dryness or soreness of throat
- Feeling of indigestion
- Fever or chills
- Headache
- Increased bleeding time
- Itching skin
- Loss of appetite
- Lower back or side pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Nervousness
- Pain in the chest below the breastbone
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pale skin
- Pounding in the ears
- Rash
- Runny nose
- Severe stomach pain
- Slow or fast heartbeat
- Swelling
- Tender, swollen glands in neck
- Trouble in swallowing
- Troubled breathing with exertion
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Voice changes
- Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- Weight loss
- Agitation
- Change in consciousness
- Confusion
- Depression
- Difficult or troubled breathing
- Hives
- Hostility
- Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
- Irritability
- Loss of consciousness
- Muscle twitching
- Pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
- Pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- Rapid weight gain
- Seizures
- Shortness of breath
- Sleepiness
- Stupor
- Swelling of face, ankles, or hands
- Tightness in chest
- Unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
- 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- Bloated, full feeling
- Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
- Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
- Hearing loss
- Lack or loss of strength
- Passing gas
- Sneezing
- Stuffy nose
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.
