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:

Less common

  1. Bleeding of the gums
  2. nosebleeds

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. rapid weight gain
  3. tingling of the hands or feet
  4. unusual weight gain or loss

Rare

  1. Confusion
  2. decreased urine output
  3. dizziness
  4. fast or irregular heartbeat
  5. headache
  6. increased thirst
  7. loss of consciousness
  8. muscle pain or cramps
  9. nausea
  10. pale skin
  11. seizures
  12. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  13. troubled breathing with exertion
  14. unusual bleeding or bruising
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Difficulty breathing
  2. pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
  3. severe, sudden headache
  4. slurred speech
  5. sudden loss of coordination
  6. sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
  7. vision 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. Body aches or pain
  2. bruise
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. difficulty in moving
  6. ear congestion
  7. fever
  8. joint pain
  9. loss of voice
  10. muscle stiffness
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. stomach pain
  14. stuffy or runny nose

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: March 01, 2024

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