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. Body aches or pain
  2. chest pain
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. difficulty with breathing or trouble breathing
  6. ear congestion
  7. fever
  8. headache
  9. loss of voice
  10. runny or stuffy nose
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Dark urine
  2. fever with or without chills
  3. light-colored stools
  4. loss of appetite
  5. nausea
  6. stomach pain
  7. vomiting
  8. yellow eyes or skin

incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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. Blemishes on the skin
  2. diarrhea
  3. difficulty with moving
  4. muscle aches, pain, or stiffness
  5. pain in the joints
  6. pimples
  7. rash

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.