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. bloating
  3. bloody or black, tarry stools
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. drowsiness
  8. fever
  9. loss of appetite
  10. lower back or side pain
  11. muscle tremors
  12. nausea
  13. painful or difficult urination
  14. pale skin
  15. rapid, deep breathing
  16. restlessness
  17. severe constipation
  18. shortness of breath
  19. sore throat
  20. stomach cramps
  21. troubled breathing with exertion
  22. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  23. unusual bleeding or bruising
  24. unusual tiredness or weakness
  25. vomiting
  26. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Incidence not known

  1. Difficult or labored breathing
  2. itching skin or rash
  3. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  4. tightness in the chest

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. Abdominal or stomach distension or tenderness
  2. acid or sour stomach
  3. belching
  4. blurred vision
  5. difficulty with swallowing
  6. dry mouth
  7. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  8. flushed, dry skin
  9. fruit-like breath odor
  10. full feeling
  11. heartburn
  12. increased hunger
  13. increased thirst
  14. increased urination
  15. indigestion
  16. passing gas
  17. stomach discomfort or upset
  18. sweating
  19. troubled breathing
  20. unexplained 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.