Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Check with your doctor right away if you have dark urine or pale stools, fever, chills, change in how much or how often you urinate, dry mouth, increased thirst, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach, or yellow skin or eyes. These may be symptoms of a serious liver problem.

Check with your doctor right away if you have severe itching skin.

This medicine may increase the level of cholesterol and fats in your blood. If this condition occurs, your doctor may give you a medicine to lower the cholesterol and fats. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.