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. Back pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest pain
  5. chills
  6. clay colored stools
  7. cloudy urine
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
  11. decreased appetite
  12. dizziness
  13. drowsiness
  14. fever
  15. headache
  16. headache, severe and throbbing
  17. itching
  18. loss of appetite
  19. muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
  20. nausea and vomiting
  21. nervousness
  22. painful or difficult urination
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  25. skin rash
  26. slow or fast heartbeat
  27. sore throat
  28. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  29. stomach pain or tenderness
  30. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  31. swollen glands
  32. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  33. trouble breathing
  34. unusual bleeding or bruising
  35. unusual tiredness or weakness
  36. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. blood in the urine
  3. blood in the vomit
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. chest tightness
  6. difficulty swallowing
  7. hives
  8. pale skin
  9. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  10. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  11. seizures
  12. severe or continuing stomach pain

Rare

  1. Bloating
  2. chest discomfort
  3. constipation
  4. darkened urine
  5. hoarseness
  6. indigestion
  7. lower back or side pain
  8. night sweats
  9. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  10. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  11. sweating
  12. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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. Bleeding, tender, or enlarged gums
  2. blemishes on the skin
  3. increased hair growth, especially on the face
  4. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  5. pimples
  6. stomach discomfort
  7. stuffy or runny nose

Less common

  1. Brittle fingernails
  2. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  3. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  4. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  5. cramps
  6. discharge or excessive tearing
  7. feeling of warmth
  8. hearing loss
  9. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  10. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  11. swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
  12. weight loss

Rare

  1. Blurred or loss of vision
  2. discouragement
  3. disturbed color perception
  4. double vision
  5. fear
  6. feeling sad or empty
  7. halos around lights
  8. irritability
  9. joint pain
  10. loss of interest or pleasure
  11. night blindness
  12. overbright appearance of lights
  13. trouble concentrating
  14. trouble sleeping
  15. tunnel vision
  16. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  17. weight loss

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: Oct. 01, 2024

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