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. Belching
  2. bloody or black, tarry stools
  3. blurred vision
  4. body aches or pain
  5. chest pain
  6. cloudy urine
  7. constipation
  8. cough or hoarseness
  9. decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
  10. diarrhea
  11. dizziness
  12. dryness or soreness of throat
  13. feeling of indigestion
  14. fever or chills
  15. headache
  16. increased bleeding time
  17. itching, skin rash
  18. loss of appetite
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. nausea and vomiting
  21. nervousness
  22. pain in the chest below the breastbone
  23. painful or difficult urination
  24. pale skin
  25. pounding in the ears
  26. runny nose
  27. slow or fast heartbeat
  28. stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
  29. swelling
  30. tender, swollen glands in neck
  31. trouble in swallowing
  32. trouble breathing
  33. unusual bleeding or bruising
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. voice changes
  36. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  37. weight loss

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Agitation
  2. change in consciousness
  3. confusion
  4. depression
  5. difficult or trouble breathing
  6. hives
  7. hostility
  8. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  9. irritability
  10. loss of consciousness
  11. muscle twitching
  12. pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
  13. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. rapid weight gain
  16. seizures
  17. sleepiness
  18. stupor
  19. swelling of face, ankles, or hands
  20. tightness in chest
  21. trouble breathing
  22. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

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. Bloated, full feeling
  2. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
  3. excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
  4. hearing loss
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. passing gas
  7. sneezing
  8. stuffy nose

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.

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