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. Bloody nose
  2. difficulty with breathing
  3. discoloration of sputum
  4. fever
  5. runny nose
  6. sneezing
  7. stuffy nose
  8. voice changes

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. chest pain or tightness
  3. chills
  4. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  5. feeling of fullness in the ears
  6. hearing loss
  7. loss of balance
  8. loss or change in hearing
  9. painful or difficult urination
  10. sore throat
  11. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  12. swollen glands
  13. trouble hearing
  14. unusual bleeding or bruising
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. hives, itching, skin rash
  4. hoarseness
  5. irritation
  6. joint pain, stiffness or swelling
  7. mouth or throat pain
  8. noisy breathing
  9. redness of the skin
  10. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  11. trouble swallowing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  2. dizziness or lightheadedness
  3. drowsiness
  4. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  5. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  6. sensation of spinning

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. Back pain
  2. general feeling of discomfort or illness

Less common

  1. Change or loss of taste
  2. diarrhea
  3. rash

Less common

  1. Decreased appetite
  2. loss of voice

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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