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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  5. chest pain
  6. chills
  7. cloudy urine
  8. cough
  9. diarrhea
  10. dizziness
  11. drowsiness
  12. dry mouth
  13. fever
  14. flushed, dry skin
  15. fruit-like breath odor
  16. headache
  17. increased hunger
  18. increased thirst
  19. increased urination
  20. loss of appetite
  21. lower back or side pain
  22. mood or mental changes
  23. muscle spasms or twitching seizures
  24. nausea
  25. nervousness
  26. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
  27. painful or difficult urination
  28. pale skin
  29. pelvic pain
  30. pounding in the ears
  31. rapid weight gain
  32. redness, swelling, pain of the skin
  33. scaling of skin on the hands and feet
  34. slow or fast heartbeat
  35. sore throat
  36. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  37. stomach pain
  38. sweating
  39. swollen glands
  40. tingling of hands or feet
  41. trembling
  42. trouble breathing
  43. ulceration of the skin
  44. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  45. unusual bleeding or bruising
  46. unusual tiredness or weakness
  47. unusual weight gain or loss
  48. vomiting
  49. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

  1. Constipation
  2. fainting

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. back pain
  3. bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
  4. chest tightness
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. decreased urine output
  8. drowsiness
  9. flushing
  10. hallucinations
  11. heartburn
  12. heavy jaw feeling
  13. indigestion
  14. irregular heartbeat
  15. irritability
  16. lethargy
  17. loosening of a tooth
  18. mood or mental changes
  19. muscle twitching
  20. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
  21. rapid weight gain
  22. seizures
  23. stiff neck
  24. stomach cramping or burning
  25. stomach pain, usually after eating a meal
  26. stupor
  27. sudden, severe chest pain
  28. sudden weakness in arms or legs
  29. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  30. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  31. weight gain

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. Bloody nose
  2. decreased appetite
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. hoarseness
  5. joint pain
  6. lack or loss of strength
  7. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  8. pain in the rectum
  9. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  10. swollen joints
  11. voice changes
  12. 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: Feb. 01, 2024

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