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. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine
  4. bloody nose
  5. blurred vision
  6. coughing or spitting up blood
  7. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  8. dizziness
  9. frequent urination
  10. headache
  11. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  12. lower abdominal or stomach cramping
  13. nausea and vomiting
  14. nervousness
  15. nosebleeds
  16. painful urination
  17. paralysis
  18. pounding in the ears
  19. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  20. red or dark brown urine
  21. red or black, tarry stools
  22. slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
  23. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  24. unusual bleeding or bruising

Less common

  1. Blood in the urine
  2. chest pain or discomfort
  3. pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
  4. painful or difficult urination
  5. seizures
  6. sweating
  7. trouble breathing

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. Constipation
  2. decreased appetite
  3. increased weight
  4. pain in the arms or legs
  5. rash
  6. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Chest pain or tightness
  2. cough
  3. fever or chills
  4. muscle or bone pain
  5. sneezing
  6. sore throat

Rare

  1. Diarrhea

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.