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:

More common

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. blood in the urine or stools
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest pain or tightness
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. cracks in the skin
  8. dizziness
  9. dry mouth
  10. fatigue
  11. flushed, dry skin
  12. fruit-like breath odor
  13. headache
  14. increased hunger
  15. increased thirst
  16. increased urination
  17. loss of heat from the body
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. nausea
  20. nervousness
  21. painful or difficult urination
  22. pale skin
  23. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  24. pounding in the ears
  25. red, swollen skin
  26. scaly skin
  27. slow or fast heartbeat
  28. sneezing
  29. sore throat
  30. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  31. stomach pain
  32. sweating
  33. swollen glands
  34. trouble breathing
  35. unexplained weight loss
  36. unusual bleeding or bruising
  37. unusual tiredness or weakness
  38. vomiting

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. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. cracked lips
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty in swallowing
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. 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: Aug. 01, 2024

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