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:

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. bleeding after defecation
  3. full or bloated feeling
  4. pressure in the stomach
  5. swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
  6. uncomfortable swelling around the anus

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. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. difficulty with breathing
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. nasal congestion
  10. runny nose
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. bladder pain
  5. blemishes on the skin
  6. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  7. bloody or cloudy urine
  8. cough producing mucus
  9. cracked, dry, scaly skin
  10. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  11. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  12. difficulty with moving
  13. discouragement
  14. dizziness
  15. dry mouth
  16. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  17. fear or nervousness
  18. feeling sad or empty
  19. frequent urge to urinate
  20. heartburn
  21. indigestion
  22. irritability
  23. loss of appetite
  24. loss of interest or pleasure
  25. lower back or side pain
  26. muscle aches
  27. muscle or bone pain
  28. muscle stiffness
  29. nausea and vomiting
  30. pain in the arms or legs
  31. pain in the groin or genitals
  32. pain in the joints
  33. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  34. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
  35. passing gas
  36. pimples
  37. sharp back pain just below the ribs
  38. stomach discomfort or upset
  39. tightness in the chest
  40. tiredness
  41. trouble concentrating
  42. trouble sleeping
  43. weakness

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.