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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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common- Dizziness
- Shakiness and unsteady walk
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- Unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- Being forgetful
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
- Discouragement
- Feeling sad or empty
- Irritability
- Itching skin
- Lack of appetite
- Loss of balance control
- Loss of interest or pleasure
- Mood or mental changes
- Tearing of the skin
- Tiredness
- Trouble concentrating
- Trouble in walking
- Trouble sleeping
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Flushing or redness of the skin
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Shortness of breath
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Unusual tiredness
- Unusually warm skin
- Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
- Black, tarry stools
- Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- Changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
- Chills
- Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- Cough
- Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- Feeling drunk
- Fever
- Hearing loss
- Lower back or side pain
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Slurred speech
- Sore throat
- Trouble in speaking
- Trouble performing routine tasks
- Trouble with balance
- Troubled breathing with exertion
- Ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
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- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Headache
- Nausea
- Seeing double
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- Lack or loss of strength
- Sensation of spinning
- Uncontrolled eye movements
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- Dry mouth
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Muscle spasms
- Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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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