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:

Rare

  1. Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
  2. dark urine
  3. difficulty with breathing
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. feeling of warmth
  7. fever
  8. hives
  9. itching
  10. pale skin
  11. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  12. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  13. shortness of breath
  14. skin rash
  15. tightness in the chest
  16. unusual bleeding or bruising
  17. unusual tiredness or weakness
  18. wheezing

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. confusion
  3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  4. sweating

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. Dizziness or lightheadedness
  2. headache

Incidence not known

  1. Cracks in the skin
  2. loss of heat from the body
  3. red, swollen skin
  4. scaly skin

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.