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:

Incidence not known

  1. Abdominal or stomach discomfort
  2. cough
  3. decreased appetite
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty with swallowing
  6. dizziness
  7. fast heartbeat
  8. fast, shallow breathing
  9. general feeling of discomfort
  10. hives, itching, or rash
  11. muscle pain or cramping
  12. nausea
  13. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  14. right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
  15. sleepiness
  16. tightness in the chest
  17. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. belching
  3. headache
  4. heartburn
  5. indigestion
  6. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Rare

  1. Trouble sleeping
  2. Unusual drowsiness

Incidence not known

  1. Hair loss
  2. thinning of the hair

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.