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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Clumsiness or unsteadiness
  2. confusion
  3. mental depression
  4. numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in the hands and feet
  5. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

  1. Blindness or vision changes
  2. blue-yellow color blindness
  3. blurred vision or loss of vision, with or without eye pain
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. changes in menstrual periods
  6. chest tightness
  7. coldness
  8. decreased sexual ability (in males)
  9. decreased vision
  10. difficulty in concentrating
  11. dry, puffy skin
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. fever
  14. hives, itching, or rash
  15. hoarseness
  16. increased hunger
  17. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  18. irritation
  19. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  20. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  21. severe sunburn
  22. shakiness
  23. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  24. swelling of the front part of the neck
  25. trouble breathing or swallowing
  26. weakness in the hands or feet
  27. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. cold sweats
  6. coma
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. dizziness
  12. general tiredness and weakness
  13. headache
  14. joint or muscle pain
  15. light-colored stools
  16. nausea and vomiting
  17. nightmares
  18. painful or difficult urination
  19. red irritated eyes
  20. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  21. seizures
  22. slurred speech
  23. sore throat
  24. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  25. swollen glands
  26. unusual bleeding or bruising
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness
  28. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  29. yellow eyes and skin

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. Increased watering of the mouth
  2. loss of appetite
  3. metallic taste
  4. stomach pain
  5. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
  6. weight loss

Incidence not known

  1. Blemishes on the skin
  2. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  3. enlargement of the breasts (in males)
  4. inability to have or keep an erection
  5. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  6. pimples

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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