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

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. confusion
  3. cough
  4. dizziness
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. feeling of discomfort
  7. fever or chills
  8. inflammation of the joints
  9. itching
  10. muscle aches
  11. rash
  12. shakiness and unsteady walk
  13. shortness of breath
  14. sneezing
  15. sore throat
  16. swelling of the eye
  17. swollen lymph glands
  18. tightness in the chest
  19. troubled breathing
  20. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  21. weakness
  22. wheezing

Incidence not known

  1. Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse

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. Diarrhea
  2. difficulty with moving
  3. headache
  4. joint pain
  5. muscle cramping
  6. muscle pains or stiffness
  7. nausea
  8. runny nose
  9. swollen joints
  10. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  11. vomiting

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.