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:

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chest pain
  3. congestion
  4. cough
  5. dryness or soreness of the throat
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. hoarseness
  9. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  10. stuffy or runny nose
  11. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  12. tightness of the chest
  13. trouble breathing
  14. trouble swallowing
  15. voice changes

Rare

  1. Chest discomfort
  2. dizziness
  3. fainting
  4. fast or irregular heartbeat
  5. itching, skin rash
  6. nausea
  7. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  8. sweating
  9. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Blindness
  2. blurred vision
  3. burning feeling while urinating
  4. change in vision
  5. decrease in frequency of urination
  6. decreased vision
  7. difficult or painful urination
  8. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  9. eye pain
  10. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  11. hives, itching, skin rash
  12. irritation
  13. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  14. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  15. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  16. redness of the skin
  17. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  18. tearing
  19. tremor
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness

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 having a bowel movement
  3. muscle spasms

Rare

  1. Belching
  2. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  3. discharge or excessive tearing
  4. dry mouth
  5. heartburn
  6. indigestion
  7. lack or loss of strength
  8. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  9. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. change in or lack of taste

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.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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