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:

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bloating
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. bloody, black, tarry stools
  6. blurred vision
  7. chest pain
  8. chills
  9. coma
  10. confusion
  11. constipation
  12. cool, pale skin
  13. cough
  14. darkened urine
  15. dehydration
  16. dizziness
  17. dry mouth
  18. fast heartbeat
  19. fever
  20. flushed, dry skin
  21. fruity mouth odor
  22. increased hunger
  23. increased thirst
  24. increased urination
  25. indigestion
  26. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  27. loss of appetite
  28. nausea
  29. nervousness
  30. nightmares
  31. painful or difficult urination
  32. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  33. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  34. seizures
  35. shakiness
  36. slurred speech
  37. sore throat
  38. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  39. sweating
  40. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  41. swollen glands
  42. trouble breathing
  43. unusual bleeding or bruising
  44. unusual tiredness or weakness
  45. vomiting
  46. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  47. yellow eyes or skin
  48. weight loss

Incidence not known

  1. Clay-colored stools
  2. difficulty with breathing
  3. drowsiness
  4. fainting
  5. headache
  6. irregular heartbeat
  7. muscle tremors
  8. noisy breathing
  9. rapid, deep breathing
  10. recurrent fainting
  11. restlessness
  12. skin rash
  13. unpleasant breath odor
  14. vomiting of blood

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. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. discouragement
  6. feeling sad or empty
  7. heartburn
  8. increase in body movements
  9. irritability
  10. loss of interest or pleasure
  11. muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
  12. muscular tenderness, wasting or weakness
  13. passing gas
  14. redistribution or accumulation of body fat
  15. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  16. trouble concentrating
  17. trouble sleeping

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.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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