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:

More common

  1. Belching
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. darkened urine
  5. diarrhea
  6. fever
  7. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  8. headache
  9. heartburn
  10. indigestion
  11. joint pain
  12. loss of appetite
  13. muscle aches and pains
  14. nausea
  15. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  16. runny nose
  17. shivering
  18. sore or dry throat
  19. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  20. sweating
  21. trouble sleeping
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. vomiting
  24. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. body aches or pain
  4. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  5. burning while urinating
  6. chest pain
  7. dizziness
  8. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  9. frequent urination
  10. hoarseness
  11. increased volume of pale, dilute urine
  12. itching of the vagina or genital area
  13. lack or loss of strength
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. pain during sexual intercourse
  16. painful or difficult urination
  17. pale skin
  18. rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
  19. sneezing
  20. stuffy nose
  21. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  22. tenderness in the stomach area
  23. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
  24. trouble with swallowing
  25. unusual bleeding or bruising
  26. voice changes

Rare

  1. Bloated feeling
  2. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  3. feeling of fullness
  4. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  5. passing gas
  6. skin rash
  7. tightness of the chest
  8. trouble breathing

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
  2. blurred or decreased vision
  3. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  4. clumsiness
  5. itching
  6. pressure in the stomach
  7. red irritated eyes
  8. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  9. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  10. swelling of the stomach area
  11. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  12. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  13. white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue

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. Black or dark tongue
  2. black stools

Less common

  1. Change in taste, or bad, unusual, or unpleasant aftertaste
  2. dry mouth
  3. fear or nervousness

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: March 01, 2024

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