Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. Back pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bladder pain
  4. blindness
  5. bloody or cloudy urine
  6. blurred vision
  7. body aches or pain
  8. burning or stinging of the skin
  9. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  10. chest pain or tightness
  11. chills
  12. cough
  13. cough producing mucus
  14. diarrhea
  15. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  16. difficulty breathing or swallowing
  17. difficulty with moving
  18. dizziness
  19. ear congestion
  20. fast heartbeat
  21. fever
  22. frequent urge to urinate
  23. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  24. headache
  25. hives, itching, skin rash
  26. joint pain or swelling
  27. loss of appetite
  28. loss of voice
  29. lower back or side pain
  30. muscle ache, cramp, pain, or stiffness
  31. nausea
  32. nervousness
  33. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  34. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  35. pale skin
  36. pounding in the ears
  37. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  38. redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  39. shivering
  40. slow or fast heartbeat
  41. sneezing
  42. sore throat
  43. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  44. stuffy or runny nose
  45. sweating
  46. swollen glands
  47. trouble breathing
  48. trouble sleeping
  49. unusual bleeding or bruising
  50. unusual tiredness or weakness
  51. vomiting

Less common

  1. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. hoarseness
  3. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the 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. Bone pain
  2. constipation
  3. difficulty having a bowel movement
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. mouth or throat pain
  6. pain in the arms or legs

More common

  1. Bruise
  2. hair loss or thinning of hair
  3. lack or loss of strength

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.