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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. change in consciousness
  5. chest pain or discomfort
  6. confusion
  7. constipation
  8. convulsions, severe or continuing
  9. dark urine
  10. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficult breathing
  13. drowsiness
  14. fainting
  15. fast breathing
  16. feeling that something terrible will happen
  17. fever
  18. general tiredness and weakness
  19. greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
  20. headache
  21. heartburn
  22. increased thirst
  23. indigestion
  24. irregular heartbeat
  25. light-colored stools
  26. loss of appetite
  27. loss of consciousness
  28. lower back or side pain
  29. muscle cramping and weakness
  30. muscle tremors
  31. nausea or vomiting
  32. nervousness
  33. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  34. panic
  35. rapid, deep breathing
  36. restlessness
  37. seizures
  38. skin rash
  39. stomach cramps
  40. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  41. unusual bleeding or bruising
  42. unusual tiredness or weakness
  43. upper right abdominal or stomach
  44. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  45. weakness or heaviness of the legs
  46. weight gain
  47. yellow eyes and skin

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. anxiety
  3. belching
  4. dizziness
  5. dry mouth
  6. hyperventilation
  7. irritability
  8. shaking
  9. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  10. trouble sleeping
  11. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023