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:

Rare

  1. Changes in behavior
  2. discouragement
  3. feeling sad or empty
  4. irritability
  5. lack of appetite
  6. loss of interest or pleasure
  7. thoughts of killing oneself
  8. tiredness
  9. trouble concentrating
  10. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. chest tightness
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. fever
  6. hives, itching, or rash
  7. hoarseness
  8. irritation
  9. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  10. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  11. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  12. redness of the skin
  13. swelling of the hands or feet
  14. trouble breathing or swallowing
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. weight loss

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. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. diarrhea
  4. ear congestion
  5. headache
  6. loss of voice
  7. nausea
  8. sneezing
  9. sore throat
  10. stuffy or runny nose

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. belching
  3. burning, itching, pain in the hairy areas, pus at the root of the hair
  4. decreased appetite
  5. heartburn
  6. indigestion
  7. muscle aches
  8. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  9. upper abdominal or stomach pain
  10. 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.