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. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain
  3. confusion
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficult or labored breathing
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  7. nausea
  8. stomach pain
  9. sweating
  10. tightness in the chest
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness
  12. vomiting

Rare

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. cold, clammy skin
  3. enlarged pupils
  4. fast or slow heartbeat
  5. increased sensitivity of the skin or eyes to sunlight
  6. stiff or sore neck

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. Headache

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. coughing
  3. difficulty with moving
  4. joint pain
  5. muscle aching or cramping
  6. muscle pains or stiffness
  7. rash
  8. swollen joints

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.