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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- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- Body aches or pain
- Burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
- Chest pain
- Constipation
- Cough or hoarseness
- Coughing up blood
- Decrease in the amount of urine
- Difficulty with breathing
- Dizziness
- Ear congestion
- Fainting
- Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- Fever or chills
- Full or bloated feeling
- Headache
- Loss of voice
- Lower back or side pain
- Nasal congestion
- Noisy or rattling breathing
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pale skin
- Paralysis
- Pressure in the stomach
- Runny nose
- Sensation of pins and needles
- Severe stomach pain
- Shortness of breath
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Stabbing pain
- Swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
- Swelling of the face, fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
- Tightness in the chest
- Troubled breathing
- Ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
- Unsteadiness or awkwardness
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- Weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
- Weight gain
- Wheezing
- Bloating
- Blue lips and fingernails
- Chest discomfort
- Coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
- Decreased urine output
- Difficult or fast breathing
- Dilated neck veins
- Increased sweating
- Irregular breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nausea
- Swelling
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Anxiety
- Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
- Sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
- Tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Bleeding gums
- Cracked lips
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty with moving
- Difficulty with swallowing
- Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
- Itching skin
- Lack or loss of strength
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle aching or cramping
- Muscle or bone pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Nose bleeds
- Pain
- Pain in the joints
- Prolonged bleeding from cuts
- Red or dark brown urine
- Skin rash
- Swelling or inflammation of the mouth
- Swollen joints
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
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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