Side Effects

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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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Anxiety
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. blood in the urine or stools
  6. blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  7. blurred vision
  8. change in consciousness
  9. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  10. confusion
  11. coughing or vomiting blood
  12. decreased urine output
  13. dilated neck veins
  14. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  15. drowsiness
  16. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  17. fever or chills
  18. loss of appetite
  19. loss of consciousness
  20. lower back or side pain
  21. mood or mental changes
  22. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
  23. nausea
  24. no blood pressure or pulse
  25. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
  26. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  27. painful or difficult urination
  28. pale skin
  29. palpitations
  30. persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
  31. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  32. rapid weight gain
  33. seizures
  34. sore throat
  35. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  36. stomach cramps
  37. stopping of the heart
  38. sweating
  39. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  40. swollen glands
  41. tingling of the hands or feet
  42. tremor
  43. trouble breathing
  44. unconsciousness
  45. unusual bleeding or bruising
  46. unusual tiredness or weakness
  47. unusual weight gain or loss
  48. vomiting

Rare

  1. Agitation
  2. bloating
  3. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  4. changes in skin color
  5. clumsiness
  6. constipation
  7. delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
  8. depression
  9. dry, shriveled appearance of skin on the hands, lower legs, or feet
  10. heartburn
  11. heart murmur
  12. hostility
  13. indigestion
  14. irritability
  15. lethargy
  16. low body temperature
  17. muscle twitching
  18. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  19. severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
  20. shivering
  21. slow or irregular heartbeat
  22. stupor
  23. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over affected area
  24. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  25. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  26. weak or feeble pulse
  27. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  28. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Back pain
  2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  3. dark urine
  4. difficulty swallowing
  5. hallucinations
  6. hives, itching skin rash
  7. joint or muscle pain
  8. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  9. nerve pain
  10. nervousness
  11. pounding in the ears
  12. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  13. red irritated eyes
  14. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  15. sensitivity to heat
  16. stiff neck
  17. stroke
  18. trouble sleeping
  19. upper right abdominal or stomach pain

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. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. lack or loss of strength
  3. sneezing
  4. stuffy or runny nose
  5. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Incidence not known

  1. Burning feeling in chest or stomach
  2. muscular tenderness or wasting
  3. tenderness in the stomach area

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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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