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:

Rare

  1. Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  2. cough
  3. cracked, dry, or scaly skin
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. fever
  6. hives or welts, itching, skin rash
  7. hoarseness
  8. irritation
  9. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  11. noisy breathing
  12. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  13. tightness in the chest
  14. trouble breathing or swallowing

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, bruising, burning, discoloration, itching, redness, or swelling at the application site
  2. bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest pain or discomfort
  5. cold, clammy, or pale skin
  6. confusion
  7. dark urine
  8. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  9. drowsiness or dizziness
  10. false or unusual sense of well-being
  11. fear or nervousness
  12. headache
  13. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  14. loss of consciousness
  15. no blood pressure or pulse
  16. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  17. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  18. rapid heart rate
  19. seizures
  20. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  21. slow or irregular heartbeat
  22. sore throat
  23. stopping of the heart
  24. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  25. twitching
  26. unusual bleeding or bruising
  27. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, 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:

Incidence not known

  1. Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  2. change in taste
  3. cold or numbness
  4. confusion about identity, place, and time
  5. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  6. double vision
  7. hearing loss
  8. heat sensation
  9. lack or loss of strength
  10. metallic taste
  11. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

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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