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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. body aches or pain
  6. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  7. chills
  8. convulsions
  9. cough
  10. decreased urine
  11. decreased weight
  12. difficult or labored breathing
  13. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  14. dry mouth
  15. ear congestion
  16. fever
  17. frequent urge to urinate
  18. headache
  19. increased thirst
  20. irregular heartbeat
  21. loss of appetite
  22. loss of voice
  23. lower back or side pain
  24. mood changes
  25. muscle pain or cramps
  26. nasal congestion
  27. nausea or vomiting
  28. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  29. pale skin
  30. rapid weight gain
  31. runny nose
  32. sneezing
  33. sore throat
  34. tightness in the chest
  35. troubled breathing with exertion
  36. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  37. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  38. unusual bleeding or bruising
  39. unusual tiredness or weakness
  40. unusual weight gain or loss
  41. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Fainting
  2. irregular heartbeat, recurrent

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. bone pain
  5. change in taste
  6. cracked lips
  7. depression
  8. diarrhea
  9. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  10. difficulty with moving
  11. difficulty with swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  14. heartburn
  15. indigestion
  16. lack or loss of strength
  17. loss of taste
  18. muscle spasm or weakness
  19. muscle stiffness
  20. pain in the arms or legs
  21. pain in the joints
  22. rash
  23. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
  24. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  25. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  26. trouble sleeping
  27. watering of the eyes
  28. weight loss

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.