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:

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. difficulty with moving
  3. joint pain
  4. muscle ache, cramp, pain, or stiffness
  5. pain in the arms and legs
  6. swollen joints

Incidence not known

  1. Chills
  2. clay-colored stools
  3. cough
  4. dark urine
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficulty breathing
  7. dizziness
  8. fever
  9. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  10. headache
  11. hives or welts, itching skin, or rash
  12. loss of appetite
  13. muscle spasm
  14. nausea
  15. runny nose
  16. shivering
  17. sore throat
  18. stomach pain
  19. sweating
  20. trouble sleeping
  21. unusual tiredness or weakness
  22. vomiting
  23. vomiting of blood
  24. 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:

Less common

  1. Difficulty having a bowel movement

Incidence not known

  1. Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  2. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  3. discouragement
  4. feeling sad or empty
  5. inability to have or keep an erection
  6. irritability
  7. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  8. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  9. loss of interest or pleasure
  10. loss of memory
  11. problems with memory
  12. redness of the skin
  13. trouble concentrating
  14. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  15. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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.