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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bleeding under the skin
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  6. chest pain
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. difficulty in breathing
  11. dizziness or lightheadedness
  12. drowsiness
  13. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  14. fever
  15. general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
  16. headache
  17. hoarseness
  18. itching, skin rash
  19. light-colored stools
  20. loss of appetite and weight
  21. loss of consciousness
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. nausea
  24. painful or difficult urination
  25. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  26. redness, soreness, or itching skin
  27. sensation of spinning
  28. sore throat
  29. soreness of the muscles
  30. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  31. sores, welts, or blisters
  32. stomach pain
  33. swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
  34. swollen or painful glands
  35. swollen salivary glands
  36. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  37. tightness in the chest
  38. unusual bleeding or bruising
  39. unusual tiredness or weakness
  40. unusual weight gain
  41. upper right abdominal pain
  42. yellow eyes or skin

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Abnormal loss of hair
  2. changes in skin coloring
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. heartburn
  5. joint pain or swelling
  6. loss of taste
  7. muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
  8. pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat

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.