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:

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. back, leg, or stomach pains
  3. black, tarry stools
  4. bleeding gums
  5. chest pain
  6. chills
  7. clay-colored stools
  8. confusion
  9. cough
  10. dark urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  13. dizziness
  14. fast heartbeat
  15. fever
  16. general body swelling
  17. headache
  18. hives, itching, skin rash
  19. loss of appetite
  20. nausea
  21. nosebleed
  22. painful or difficult urination
  23. pale skin
  24. poor coordination
  25. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  26. redness of the skin
  27. restlessness
  28. sore throat
  29. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  30. stomach pain
  31. sweating
  32. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  33. swollen glands
  34. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
  35. tightness in the chest
  36. trembling or shaking
  37. twitching
  38. unpleasant breath odor
  39. unusual bleeding or bruising
  40. unusual tiredness or weakness
  41. vomiting
  42. vomiting of blood
  43. yellowing of the eyes or skin

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. Drowsiness
  2. irritability
  3. stomach or bowel upset

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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