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. Dizziness

Less common

  1. Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. chest pain or tightness
  8. chills
  9. cold sweats
  10. confusion
  11. cough
  12. cough producing mucus
  13. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  14. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  15. discouragement
  16. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  17. dryness or soreness of the throat
  18. fainting
  19. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  20. fear, nervousness
  21. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  22. feeling of warmth or heat
  23. feeling sad or empty
  24. fever
  25. flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
  26. frequent urge to urinate
  27. headache
  28. hoarseness
  29. inability to have or keep an erection
  30. increased need to urinate
  31. irritability
  32. joint stiffness or swelling
  33. lack of appetite
  34. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  35. loss of bladder control
  36. loss of interest or pleasure
  37. lower back or side pain
  38. passing urine more often
  39. rapid weight gain
  40. sensation of spinning
  41. stuffy or runny nose
  42. sweating
  43. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  44. tingling of the hands or feet
  45. trouble breathing
  46. trouble concentrating
  47. trouble in swallowing
  48. trouble sleeping
  49. unable to sleep
  50. unusual tiredness or weakness
  51. unusual weight gain or loss
  52. voice changes

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. hives, itching, skin rash
  5. painful or prolonged erection of the penis
  6. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  8. unusual bleeding or bruising

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. Lack or loss of strength
  2. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. arm or leg pain
  3. back pain
  4. belching
  5. bloated
  6. bloody nose
  7. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  8. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  9. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  10. constipation
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficulty in moving
  13. discharge, excessive tearing
  14. dry mouth
  15. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestine
  16. full feeling
  17. hearing loss
  18. heartburn
  19. indigestion
  20. muscle pain
  21. nausea
  22. neck pain
  23. passing gas
  24. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
  25. shoulder pain
  26. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  27. swelling or puffiness of the face
  28. vomiting

Rare

  1. Blurred vision
  2. change in vision
  3. impaired vision

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: Sept. 01, 2024

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