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
-
Black, tarry stools
-
chills
-
cough
-
fever
-
lower back or side pain
-
painful or difficult urination
-
pale skin
-
sore throat
-
trouble breathing
-
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
-
Increased heart rate
-
increase in blood pressure
Incidence not known
-
Anger
-
bladder pain
-
blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, flaking, peeling, or loosening of the skin
-
bloody nose
-
bloody or cloudy urine
-
bloody vomit
-
blurred vision
-
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
-
chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
-
dark urine
-
delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
-
diarrhea
-
difficulty in speaking
-
discouragement
-
dizziness
-
fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
-
fear, nervousness
-
feeling sad or empty
-
frequent urge to urinate
-
hives, itching, skin rash
-
irritability
-
joint or muscle pain
-
lack of appetite
-
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
-
light-colored stools
-
loss of interest or pleasure
-
mood swings
-
muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness
-
nausea
-
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
-
paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
-
pounding in the ears
-
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
-
red irritated eyes
-
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
-
restlessness
-
scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
-
seizures
-
severe stomach pain
-
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
-
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
-
sweating
-
swelling of the feet or lower legs
-
tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
-
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
-
trouble concentrating
-
trouble sleeping
-
twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
-
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
-
vomiting
-
weight decreased
-
yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
-
Aggressive
-
angry
-
confusion
-
dark urine
-
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
-
fainting
-
fast breathing
-
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
-
loss of consciousness
-
muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness
-
nausea
-
restlessness
-
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
-
seizures
-
stomach cramps
-
sweating
-
tremor
-
unusual tiredness or weakness
-
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
-
Decreased appetite
-
headache
Incidence not known
-
Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of eye)
-
change in taste
-
constipation
-
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
-
double vision
-
inability to have or keep an erection
-
increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
-
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
-
loss of taste
-
loss or thinning of the hair
-
seeing double
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, 2023