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. Arm or leg pain
  2. back pain
  3. bone or muscle pain
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  6. dizziness or lightheadedness
  7. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  8. frequent urge to urinate
  9. large amount of cholesterol in the blood
  10. loss of appetite
  11. seizures
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. trouble breathing
  14. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. body aches or pain
  5. chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. difficulty in moving
  9. ear congestion
  10. fainting
  11. fall
  12. fast or irregular heartbeat
  13. fever
  14. headache
  15. joint pain
  16. lack or loss of strength
  17. loss of voice
  18. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  19. nausea
  20. nervousness
  21. pain in the lower back, bottom, or hips
  22. pale skin
  23. pounding in the ears
  24. rapid weight gain
  25. slow or fast heartbeat
  26. sneezing
  27. sore throat
  28. stuffy or runny nose
  29. sweating
  30. swollen joints
  31. tingling of the hands or feet
  32. unusual bleeding or bruising
  33. unusual weight gain or loss
  34. upper leg pain

Rare

  1. Bloating
  2. constipation
  3. dark urine
  4. indigestion
  5. loss of indigestion
  6. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  7. vomiting
  8. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. heavy jaw feeling
  3. hives, itching, skin rash
  4. loosening of a tooth
  5. lower back or side pain
  6. mood or mental changes
  7. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
  8. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
  9. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  10. stomach cramps
  11. tremor

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. bloated
  4. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  5. full feeling
  6. heartburn
  7. passing gas
  8. stomach discomfort or upset
  9. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Loss or thinning of the hair

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: April 01, 2024

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