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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. dizziness
  5. fainting
  6. flushing or redness of the skin
  7. headache
  8. irregular heartbeat
  9. loss of appetite
  10. nosebleeds
  11. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  12. raised, dark red, wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face
  13. trouble breathing
  14. unusual bleeding or bruising
  15. unusual tiredness

Incidence not known

  1. Bloody stools
  2. confusion
  3. nausea and vomiting
  4. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  5. 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. Diarrhea

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.