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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. bloody nose
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. fever
  9. lower back or side pain
  10. painful or difficult urination
  11. pale skin
  12. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  13. rapid weight gain
  14. sore throat
  15. tingling of the hands or feet
  16. troubled breathing with exertion
  17. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  18. unusual bleeding or bruising
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. blurred vision
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. chest pain or discomfort
  5. confusion
  6. convulsions
  7. decreased urination
  8. deep, dark purple bruises
  9. difficulty with speaking
  10. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  11. double vision
  12. dry mouth
  13. fainting
  14. fast, shallow breathing
  15. fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  16. flushed, dry skin
  17. fruit-like breath odor
  18. headache
  19. hives, rash, or itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin
  20. hoarseness
  21. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
  22. inability to speak
  23. increased hunger
  24. increased thirst
  25. increased urination
  26. irritation
  27. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  28. loss of consciousness
  29. muscle cramps
  30. nausea
  31. nervousness
  32. pale, clammy skin
  33. pounding in the ears
  34. rapid breathing
  35. slow speech
  36. stomachache
  37. sunken eyes
  38. sweating
  39. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  40. thirst
  41. troubled breathing or swallowing
  42. unexplained weight loss
  43. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  44. wrinkled 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. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. back pain
  3. bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  6. difficulty with moving
  7. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. loss of appetite
  10. muscle pain or stiffness
  11. pain in the arms or legs
  12. trouble sleeping
  13. upper abdominal or stomach pain
  14. weight loss

Incidence not known

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. anxiety
  3. belching
  4. bleeding gums
  5. bloody eye
  6. bone pain
  7. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  8. continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  9. darkening of the skin
  10. decreased appetite
  11. depression
  12. double vision
  13. dry skin
  14. ear pain
  15. eye discharge or excessive tearing
  16. eye pain
  17. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  18. hearing loss
  19. heartburn
  20. increased sweating
  21. indigestion
  22. itching skin
  23. muscle spasm, stiffness, or weakness
  24. redness and swelling of the gums
  25. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  26. stomach discomfort or upset
  27. stuffy nose

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.