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

More common

  1. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
  5. changes in urination
  6. chest pain
  7. confusion
  8. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  9. fever or sweating
  10. headache
  11. lower back or side pain
  12. nausea or vomiting
  13. pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
  14. pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
  15. problems with vision or hearing
  16. skin rash
  17. slow or fast heartbeat
  18. trouble breathing

Rare

  1. Agitation
  2. bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of 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
  3. bone pain
  4. bruising
  5. chills
  6. cold sweats
  7. cough
  8. deep or fast breathing with dizziness
  9. depression
  10. diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
  11. drowsiness
  12. dry mouth
  13. hives
  14. hostility
  15. itching of the vagina or genital area
  16. lethargy
  17. muscle pain, cramps, stiffness, or twitching
  18. nightmares
  19. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  20. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  21. sore throat
  22. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
  23. stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
  24. swollen glands
  25. temporary blindness
  26. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
  27. total body jerking
  28. unexplained weight loss
  29. unusual bleeding or bruising

Incidence not known

  1. Back or leg pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. high fever
  6. joint or muscle pain
  7. light-colored stools
  8. loss of bladder control
  9. mental status changes
  10. muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
  11. pale skin
  12. red irritated eyes
  13. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  14. seizures
  15. shakiness and unsteady walk, unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  16. sudden loss of consciousness
  17. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  18. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  19. trouble breathing
  20. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  21. yellow 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. Constipation
  2. trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. cracks in the skin at the corners of the mouth
  3. hiccup
  4. irritation and redness of the skin
  5. runny nose
  6. sneezing
  7. stuffy nose

Rare

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
  3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  4. sensation of spinning
  5. severe sleepiness
  6. voice changes

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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