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:

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. diarrhea
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  8. headache
  9. loss of appetite
  10. loss of voice
  11. muscle aches and pains
  12. nausea
  13. shivering
  14. sneezing
  15. sore throat
  16. stuffy or runny nose
  17. sweating
  18. trouble sleeping
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. bloating
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  6. chest tightness
  7. constipation
  8. darkened urine
  9. difficulty swallowing
  10. discouragement
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. feeling sad or empty
  13. gaseous stomach pain
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. indigestion
  16. irritability
  17. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  18. light-colored stools
  19. loss of interest or pleasure
  20. muscle cramps, pain, spasms, stiffness, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
  21. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  22. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  23. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  24. stomach pain
  25. trouble concentrating
  26. unusual bleeding or bruising
  27. 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:

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. difficulty in moving
  3. joint pain
  4. pain in the arms or legs
  5. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

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: April 01, 2024

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