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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
  2. back, leg, or stomach pains
  3. black, tarry stools
  4. bleeding gums
  5. bloating
  6. chest pain
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
  12. difficulty with breathing
  13. fever
  14. general body swelling
  15. headache
  16. increased thirst
  17. loss of appetite
  18. nausea or vomiting
  19. nosebleeds
  20. pain
  21. painful or difficult urination
  22. pale skin
  23. shortness of breath
  24. sore throat
  25. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  26. swollen glands
  27. unusual bleeding or bruising
  28. unusual tiredness or weakness
  29. unusual weight loss
  30. yellowing of the eyes or skin

Rare

  1. Blood in the urine
  2. bluish color
  3. change in frequency of urination or amount of urine
  4. changes in skin color
  5. drowsiness
  6. increased thirst
  7. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  8. tenderness
  9. weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. cough or hoarseness
  3. coughing up blood
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. dizziness
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. fever with or without chills
  8. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  9. high fever
  10. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  11. itching
  12. itching of the vagina or genital area
  13. joint or muscle pain
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. nosebleeds
  16. pain during sexual intercourse
  17. paralysis
  18. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  19. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  20. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  21. rash
  22. red or black, tarry stools
  23. red or dark brown urine
  24. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  25. red, irritated eyes
  26. seizures
  27. skin rash
  28. sudden decrease in the amount of urine
  29. swollen or painful glands
  30. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
  31. tightness in the chest
  32. unpleasant breath odor
  33. vomiting of blood
  34. wheezing

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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