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. Difficulty with moving
  2. muscle or bone pain
  3. muscle stiffness
  4. pain in the joints
  5. pain, localized

Less common

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. dark-colored urine
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficult or labored breathing
  8. ear congestion
  9. fast or irregular heartbeat
  10. fever
  11. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  12. headache
  13. loss of appetite
  14. muscle cramps, spasms, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
  15. nausea
  16. runny or stuffy nose
  17. shivering
  18. sneezing
  19. sore throat
  20. sweating
  21. swollen joints
  22. trouble sleeping
  23. unusual tiredness or weakness
  24. vomiting

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. Stomach pain

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. bloated or full feeling
  4. blurred vision or other changes in vision
  5. difficult or painful urination
  6. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  7. dizziness
  8. double vision
  9. fear or nervousness
  10. feeling sad or empty
  11. increased urge to urinate during the night
  12. irritability
  13. loss of interest or pleasure
  14. pain in the chest below the breastbone
  15. passing gas
  16. rash
  17. stomach discomfort or upset
  18. tiredness
  19. trouble concentrating

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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Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024

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