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. Bloody diarrhea
2. rectal bleeding
3. stomach pain

Less common

1. Bloody stools
2. bloody urine
3. blurred vision
4. chest tightness
5. chills
6. clay-colored stools
7. cough
8. dark urine
9. diarrhea
10. difficulty with breathing
11. dizziness
12. fever
13. full or bloated feeling
14. general feeling of discomfort or illness
15. headache
16. itching, skin rash
17. joint pain
18. loss of appetite
19. muscle aches and pains
20. nausea
21. nervousness
22. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
23. pounding in the ears
24. pressure in the stomach
25. runny or stuffy nose
26. shivering
27. slow or fast heartbeat
28. sore throat
29. stomach cramps
30. sweating
31. swelling of the stomach area
32. trouble sleeping
33. unpleasant breath odor
34. unusual tiredness or weakness
35. vomiting
36. vomiting of blood
37. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

1. Anxiety
2. back pain
3. blue or pale skin
4. chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder

Incidence not known

1. Black, tarry stools
2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
3. bloating
4. change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
5. chest discomfort
6. constipation
7. decreased frequency or amount of urine
8. dry cough
9. greatly increased frequency of urination or amount of urine
10. hives or welts
11. hoarseness
12. inability to move the arms and legs
13. increased thirst
14. indigestion
15. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
16. light-colored stools
17. lower back or side pain
18. muscle weakness, sudden and progressing
19. pain in the ankles or knees
20. painful or difficult urination
21. painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
22. rapid breathing
23. red, irritated eyes
24. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
25. severe nausea or vomiting
26. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
27. stomach tenderness
28. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
29. swelling of the feet or lower legs
30. swollen or painful glands
31. thickening of bronchial secretions
32. unusual bleeding or bruising
33. weight gain

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. Sneezing

Less common

1. Acne
2. belching
3. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
4. difficulty with moving
5. dizziness or lightheadedness
6. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
7. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
8. hair loss or thinning of the hair
9. hearing loss
10. heartburn
11. muscle stiffness
12. passing gas
13. sensation of spinning
14. stomach discomfort or upset

Incidence not known

1. Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
2. unsteadiness or awkwardness
3. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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: April 01, 2024

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