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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Discouragement
  2. feeling sad or empty
  3. irritability
  4. lack of appetite
  5. loss of interest or pleasure
  6. mental depression
  7. thoughts of killing oneself
  8. tiredness
  9. trouble concentrating
  10. trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. difficulty with breathing
  7. ear congestion
  8. fever
  9. headache
  10. loss of voice
  11. runny or stuffy nose
  12. sneezing
  13. sore throat
  14. tightness in the chest
  15. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness
  17. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. bloating
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. bone pain
  5. confusion
  6. constipation
  7. dark urine
  8. decreased appetite
  9. decreased urination
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. dry mouth
  14. fast heartbeat
  15. fast, shallow breathing
  16. frequent urination
  17. hostility
  18. increased thirst
  19. indigestion
  20. irritability
  21. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  22. light-colored stools
  23. muscle pain or cramps
  24. muscle tenderness, wasting, or weakness
  25. nausea
  26. pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  27. rapid weight gain
  28. seizures
  29. skin rash, hives, itching
  30. sleepiness
  31. stomach discomfort
  32. swelling of the face, ankles, hands, feet, or lower legs
  33. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
  34. vomiting
  35. 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. Abnormal dreams

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. belching
  3. difficulty with moving
  4. heartburn
  5. pain in the joints
  6. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  7. stomach discomfort or upset

Incidence not known

  1. 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.