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. Agitation
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  5. changes in the eye
  6. coma
  7. cough or hoarseness
  8. confusion
  9. dark urine
  10. decreased appetite
  11. decreased urine output
  12. depression
  13. diarrhea
  14. discharge, excessive tearing
  15. dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
  16. fast or irregular heartbeat
  17. fever
  18. headache
  19. irritability
  20. lethargy
  21. light-colored stools
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. muscle twitching
  24. nausea
  25. painful or difficult urination
  26. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  27. rapid weight gain
  28. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  29. seizures
  30. sore throat
  31. stomach pain or bloating
  32. stupor
  33. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  34. unusual bleeding or bruising
  35. unusual tiredness or weakness
  36. vomiting
  37. weight loss
  38. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. difficulty in breathing
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. runny or stuffy nose
  10. sneezing
  11. sore throat

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. Bloated
  2. bloody nose
  3. constipation
  4. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  5. full feeling
  6. passing gas

Less common

  1. Cracked lips
  2. difficulty in swallowing
  3. itching skin
  4. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth

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: May 01, 2024

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