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:
Incidence not known- Decrease in the frequency of urination
- Decrease in urine volume
- Difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- Eye pain and blurred vision
- Painful urination
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- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- Shortness of breath or troubled breathing
- Sneezing
- Vomiting
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Difficulty with moving
- Dilated neck veins
- Dry mouth
- Extreme fatigue
- Fainting
- Flushed, dry skin
- Fruit-like breath odor
- Increased hunger
- Increased thirst
- Loss of consciousness
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Nausea
- Pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Stomachache
- Sweating
- Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- Unexplained 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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