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. Bladder pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. body aches or pain
  5. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  6. chest pain or tightness
  7. chills
  8. constipation
  9. cough
  10. depressed mood
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  13. difficulty having a bowel movement
  14. dry skin and hair
  15. ear congestion
  16. feeling cold
  17. fever
  18. frequent urge to urinate
  19. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  20. hair loss
  21. headache
  22. hoarseness, husky, or loss of voice
  23. loss of taste or smell
  24. lower back or side pain
  25. muscle cramps and stiffness
  26. nausea or vomiting
  27. nervousness
  28. runny or stuffy nose
  29. sensitivity to heat
  30. slowed heartbeat
  31. sneezing
  32. sore throat
  33. stomach cramps
  34. sweating
  35. tenderness
  36. thickening of bronchial secretions
  37. tingling of the hands or feet
  38. trouble breathing
  39. trouble sleeping
  40. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  41. unusual tiredness or weakness
  42. unusual weight gain or loss
  43. watery or bloody diarrhea
  44. weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
  45. weight gain

Less common

  1. Back, leg, or stomach pains
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloody nose
  5. blurred vision or other changes in vision
  6. dark urine
  7. eye redness, irritation, or pain
  8. general body swelling
  9. heavier menstrual periods
  10. light-colored stools
  11. loss of appetite
  12. nosebleeds
  13. pale skin
  14. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  15. sensitivity of the eye to light
  16. skin rash
  17. stiff neck or back
  18. tearing
  19. unusual bleeding or bruising
  20. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  21. yellow eyes and skin

Rare

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. dizziness
  3. drowsiness
  4. fainting
  5. joint or muscle pain
  6. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  7. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  8. swollen glands

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. Decrease appetite
  2. lack or loss of strength
  3. muscle or bone pain
  4. 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: Sept. 01, 2024

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