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:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding in the gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. bloody nose
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. chest tightness
  8. confusion
  9. cough
  10. decreased urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficult or labored breathing
  13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  14. drowsiness
  15. dry mouth
  16. fever or chills
  17. fruit-like breath odor
  18. heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
  19. increased thirst or urination
  20. irregular heartbeats
  21. loss of appetite
  22. loss of voice
  23. mood changes
  24. muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or twitching
  25. nausea or vomiting
  26. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, lips, mouth, or fingertips
  27. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  28. painful or difficult urination
  29. pale skin
  30. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  31. pounding in the ears
  32. seizures
  33. slow or fast heartbeat
  34. small red or purple spots on the skin
  35. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
  36. stomach pain
  37. sweating
  38. swelling of the ankles or hands
  39. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  40. trembling
  41. trouble swallowing
  42. unexplained weight loss
  43. unusual bleeding or bruising
  44. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Fainting
  2. irregular heartbeat, recurrent

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. change in mental status
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. darkening of the skin
  5. itching or skin rash
  6. mental depression
  7. seizures
  8. swelling of the eyes or eyelids
  9. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  10. trouble breathing
  11. weakness

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  5. heartburn
  6. lack or loss of strength
  7. muscle stiffness
  8. pain in the joints
  9. trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  2. change in taste

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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