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. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. chest pain or discomfort
  3. chest tightness or heaviness
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. dizziness
  7. fainting
  8. fast or irregular heartbeat
  9. fever
  10. nausea
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. sweating
  14. tightness in the chest
  15. troubled breathing

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. blurred vision
  3. body aches or pain
  4. dry mouth
  5. ear congestion
  6. fainting
  7. flushed, dry skin
  8. fruit-like breath odor
  9. headache
  10. increased hunger
  11. increased thirst
  12. increased urination
  13. loss of consciousness
  14. loss of voice
  15. rapid weight gain
  16. runny or stuffy nose
  17. stomachache
  18. sweating
  19. tingling of the hands or feet
  20. unexplained weight loss
  21. unusual tiredness or weakness
  22. unusual weight gain or loss
  23. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  2. hives, itching, skin rash
  3. irritation
  4. hoarseness
  5. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  6. redness of the skin
  7. troubled swallowing

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. Muscle or bone pain
  2. muscle spasm
  3. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

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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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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