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

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blood in urine or stools
  3. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  4. change in frequency of urination or amount of urine
  5. cough or hoarseness
  6. difficulty in breathing
  7. dizziness
  8. drowsiness
  9. feeling of fullness in the ears
  10. fever or chills
  11. increased thirst
  12. loss of appetite
  13. loss of balance
  14. loss of hearing
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. nausea or vomiting
  17. painful or difficult urination
  18. pinpoint red spots on skin
  19. ringing or buzzing in the ears
  20. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  21. trouble in hearing
  22. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  23. unusual bleeding or bruising
  24. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blindness
  4. blue-yellow color blindness
  5. blurred vision
  6. chest pain or discomfort
  7. decreased vision
  8. eye pain
  9. fast heartbeat
  10. general body swelling
  11. headache
  12. leg pain
  13. nosebleeds
  14. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
  15. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  16. pale skin
  17. sweating
  18. unusual tiredness or weakness
  19. weight loss
  20. yellow eyes or 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:

Incidence not known

  1. Bloating
  2. constipation
  3. diarrhea
  4. hair loss or thinning
  5. indigestion
  6. loss of appetite
  7. muscle cramps
  8. rash
  9. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

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