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. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. cough
  4. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  5. difficulty in moving
  6. fever
  7. frequent urge to urinate
  8. joint pain
  9. lower back or side pain
  10. muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. swollen joints

Incidence not known

  1. Back pain
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. difficulty breathing or swallowing
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  8. fast heartbeat
  9. flushing
  10. headache
  11. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  12. nausea and vomiting
  13. nervousness
  14. pounding in the ears
  15. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  16. skin itching, rash, or redness
  17. sweating
  18. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  19. trouble breathing
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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