Side Effects

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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

  1. Agitation
  2. bloody stools
  3. blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. coma
  8. confusion
  9. cough
  10. decreased urine output
  11. depression
  12. dizziness
  13. eye pain
  14. fever
  15. general feeling of illness
  16. headache
  17. hostility
  18. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  19. irritability
  20. lethargy
  21. muscle twitching
  22. nausea
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. rapid weight gain
  25. rectal bleeding
  26. seizures
  27. slow or fast heartbeat
  28. sore throat
  29. stomach pain or tenderness
  30. stupor
  31. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  32. trouble breathing
  33. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Dark urine
  2. loss of appetite
  3. stomach pain, sever
  4. vomiting
  5. yellow eyes or skin

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

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. body aches or pain
  3. bone pain
  4. constipation
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. hoarseness
  8. irritation in the mouth
  9. joint pain
  10. mouth ulcers
  11. muscle pain or stiffness
  12. pain in the arms or legs
  13. redness and swelling of the gums
  14. stuffy or runny nose
  15. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  16. trouble in swallowing
  17. voice changes

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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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