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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:
Less common- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Flushed, dry skin
- Fruit-like breath odor
- Increased hunger
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Skin rash
- Sweating
- Troubled breathing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- Bloating
- Chills
- Clay colored stools
- Constipation
- Cough
- Dark urine
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty with moving
- Dizziness
- Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- Fast heartbeat
- Fever
- Full feeling
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Joint or muscle pain
- Lack or loss of strength
- Light-colored stools
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle aching or cramping
- Nausea and vomiting
- Passing gas
- Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- Red, irritated eyes
- Sore throat
- Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- Swelling of the feet or lower legs
- Swollen joints
- Unpleasant breath odor
- Vomiting of blood
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Swelling or puffiness of the face
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- Muscle aches
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Constipation
- Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
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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