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. Itching of the ears, mouth, and tongue
  2. numbness or tingling feeling around the mouth
  3. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  4. trouble breathing
  5. upper stomach pain

Less common

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. discomfort in the chest
  3. itching skin
  4. redness, irritation, swelling, or soreness of the tongue or in the mouth

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. dizziness
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. hives or skin rash
  5. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  7. sore throat
  8. sweating
  9. tightness in the chest
  10. voice changes

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. Dry mouth
  2. nausea

Incidence not known

  1. Change in taste
  2. diarrhea
  3. loss of taste
  4. vomiting

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.