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:

More common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. difficulty with breathing
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. sore throat
  10. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest tightness
  5. cough producing mucus
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  8. difficulty with moving
  9. dizziness
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  12. joint pain
  13. loss of appetite
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. muscle aches, cramps, spasms, or stiffness
  16. muscle or bone pain
  17. nausea
  18. nervousness
  19. pain in the arms or legs
  20. pounding in the ears
  21. shivering
  22. slow or fast heartbeat
  23. sweating
  24. swollen joints
  25. trouble sleeping
  26. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. bloating
  3. coma
  4. confusion
  5. constipation
  6. darkened urine
  7. decreased urine output
  8. indigestion
  9. irritability
  10. lethargy
  11. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  12. seizures
  13. stupor
  14. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  15. yellow eyes or 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. Runny or stuffy nose
  2. sneezing

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  4. heartburn
  5. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  6. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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.

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