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:

Less common

  1. Cold, clammy skin
  2. confusion
  3. cough
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. dizziness
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. fast, weak pulse
  8. hives or welts
  9. itching
  10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  11. lightheadedness
  12. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  13. redness of the skin
  14. shortness of breath
  15. skin rash
  16. sweating
  17. tightness in the chest
  18. troubled breathing
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. wheezing

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Blue discoloration of the skin

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.