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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
-
Black, tarry stools
-
bleeding gums
-
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
-
blood in the urine or stools
-
blurred vision
-
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
-
chest pain
-
chills
-
cloudy urine
-
confusion
-
cough
-
coughing up blood
-
diarrhea
-
difficult or labored breathing
-
difficulty in moving
-
difficulty in swallowing
-
dizziness
-
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
-
fever
-
general feeling of discomfort or illness
-
headache
-
hoarseness
-
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
-
joint pain
-
lack or loss of strength
-
loss of appetite
-
lower back or side pain
-
muscle ache, cramps, pain, or stiffness
-
nausea
-
nosebleeds
-
painful or difficult urination
-
pale skin
-
paralysis
-
pinpoint red spots on the skin
-
prolonged bleeding from cuts
-
rapid weight gain
-
red or black, tarry stools
-
red or dark brown urine
-
runny nose
-
shivering
-
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
-
sore throat
-
sweating
-
swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
-
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
-
swollen glands
-
swollen joints
-
tightness in the chest
-
trouble sleeping
-
troubled breathing with exertion
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual tiredness or weakness
-
unusual weight gain or loss
-
vomiting
Less common
-
Chest discomfort
-
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
-
headache (sudden and severe)
-
hives, itching, skin rash
-
inability to speak
-
nervousness
-
noisy breathing
-
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
-
pounding in the ears
-
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
-
seizures
-
slurred speech
-
temporary blindness
-
weakness in the arm or leg or on one side of the body (sudden and severe)
Rare
-
Rapid, shallow breathing
Incidence not known
-
Blue lips and fingernails
-
cloudy urine
-
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
-
dark urine
-
decrease or increase in the amount of urine
-
decreased urine output
-
difficult, fast, noisy breathing
-
dilated neck veins
-
extreme tiredness or weakness
-
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
-
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
-
increased sweating
-
irregular breathing
-
itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
-
light-colored stools
-
sores on the skin, especially on the thighs, breasts, penis, or buttocks
-
sores, welts, or blisters
-
stomach pain, continuing
-
sudden weakness in the arms or legs
-
sudden, severe chest pain
-
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
-
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
-
Difficulty having a bowel movement
-
hair loss
-
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
-
thinning of hair
Less common
-
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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
Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2024. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.