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
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chills
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congestion
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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fever
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headache
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hoarseness
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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runny nose
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sweating
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble with swallowing
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unusual weight gain or loss
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voice changes
Less common
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Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material
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ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools
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blindness
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bloody nose
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burning feeling while urinating
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burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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change in bowel habits
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness or heaviness
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confusion
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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decreased vision
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with swallowing or eating
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dilated neck veins
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dry mouth
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fainting
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irregular breathing or heartbeat
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joint stiffness or swelling
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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lump or swelling in the abdomen or stomach
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nausea
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no blood pressure or pulse
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noisy breathing
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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persistent, non-healing sore
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rapid, shallow breathing
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reddish patch or irritated area
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sensation of pins and needles
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shiny bump
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stabbing pain
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stomach discomfort
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stopping of the heart
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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tumor
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unconsciousness
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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white, yellow, or waxy scar-like area
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wrinkled skin
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yellow skin or eyes
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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coughing up blood
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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redness of the 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:
More common
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Belching
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breast pain
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constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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dry skin
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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leg cramps
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle ache, cramp, pain, or weakness
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pain in the pelvis
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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passing of gas
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain or fullness
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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: Nov. 01, 2023