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. Dizziness
  2. swelling

Rare

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. cold sweats
  8. coma
  9. confusion
  10. cough
  11. decreased urination
  12. diarrhea
  13. difficult or labored breathing
  14. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  15. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  16. dry mouth
  17. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  18. fever
  19. flushed, dry skin
  20. frequent urge to urinate
  21. fruit-like breath odor
  22. head congestion
  23. hoarseness or other voice changes
  24. increased hunger
  25. increased sweating
  26. increased thirst
  27. lightheadedness
  28. loss of appetite
  29. loss of consciousness
  30. lower back or side pain
  31. muscle aches and pains
  32. nausea or vomiting
  33. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  34. persistent non-healing sore
  35. pink growth
  36. reddish patch or irritated area
  37. seizures
  38. shiny bump
  39. shivering
  40. sneezing
  41. sore throat
  42. stuffy or runny nose
  43. sweating
  44. trouble sleeping
  45. unexplained weight loss
  46. unusual tiredness or weakness
  47. white, yellow or waxy scar-like 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:

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. heartburn
  5. indigestion
  6. muscle spasms
  7. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Rare

  1. Bleeding after defecation
  2. body aches or pain
  3. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  4. change in taste
  5. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  6. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  7. decreased weight
  8. depression
  9. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  10. difficulty moving
  11. fear or nervousness
  12. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  13. hearing loss
  14. inability to have or keep an erection
  15. increased appetite
  16. itching skin
  17. lack or loss of strength
  18. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  19. loss of taste
  20. muscle weakness
  21. neck pain
  22. pain in the arms or legs
  23. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  24. rash
  25. sensation of spinning
  26. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  27. sleeplessness
  28. swelling of the joints
  29. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  30. tenderness in the stomach area
  31. toothache
  32. trouble swallowing
  33. uncomfortable swelling around the anus
  34. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  35. voice changes
  36. 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.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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