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. Blurred vision
  2. chest tightness
  3. chills
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. difficulty swallowing
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  8. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  9. feeling of warmth
  10. fever
  11. headache
  12. hives, itching, skin rash
  13. increased blood pressure
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. nausea and vomiting
  16. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  17. redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
  18. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  19. sweating
  20. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  21. trouble breathing
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. change in taste
  5. constipation
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. full or bloated feeling
  8. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  9. heartburn
  10. indigestion
  11. joint or muscle pain
  12. lack or loss of strength
  13. loss of taste
  14. muscle spasms
  15. pressure in the stomach
  16. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  17. swelling of the stomach area

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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