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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bloody urine
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. dark urine
  7. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  8. fast heartbeat
  9. fever
  10. hives, itching, skin rash
  11. hoarseness
  12. increased blood pressure
  13. increased thirst
  14. irritation
  15. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  16. light-colored stools
  17. loss of appetite
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. nausea
  20. painful or difficult urination
  21. pale skin
  22. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  23. redness of the skin
  24. sore throat
  25. stomach discomfort or pain
  26. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  27. tightness in the chest
  28. trouble breathing or swallowing
  29. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  30. unusual bleeding or bruising
  31. unusual tiredness or weakness
  32. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  33. vomiting
  34. weight gain
  35. yellow eyes and skin

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. diarrhea
  3. dry mouth
  4. fast, shallow breathing
  5. flushed, dry skin
  6. fruit-like breath odor
  7. headache
  8. increased hunger
  9. increased urination
  10. light-colored stools
  11. muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, or spasms
  12. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  13. sleepiness
  14. stomach pain, continuing
  15. sweating
  16. unexplained weight loss
  17. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  18. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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. Abnormal dreams
  2. anxiety
  3. bloated or full feeling
  4. discouragement
  5. dizziness
  6. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  7. feeling sad or empty
  8. headache
  9. loss of interest or pleasure
  10. passing gas
  11. thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
  12. trouble concentrating
  13. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. difficulty in moving
  3. hair loss or thinning of hair
  4. redistribution of body fat

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.