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:

More common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. itching or skin rash
  3. nausea
  4. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  5. severe sunburn
  6. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  7. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. cough or hoarseness
  6. fever with or without chills
  7. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  8. joint or muscle pain
  9. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  10. lower back or side pain
  11. painful or difficult urination
  12. red irritated eyes
  13. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  14. sore throat
  15. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  16. swollen glands
  17. unusual bleeding or bruising
  18. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. body aches or pain
  3. change in taste
  4. dizziness
  5. ear congestion
  6. headache
  7. heartburn or indigestion
  8. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  9. lack or loss of strength
  10. loss of appetite
  11. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  12. sneezing
  13. stuffy or runny nose
  14. trouble sleeping
  15. 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.