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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blurred vision
  4. chest pain or tightness
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. coughing up blood
  8. decreased urine
  9. diarrhea
  10. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
  11. dizziness
  12. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  13. dry mouth
  14. fast heartbeat
  15. fever or chills
  16. headache
  17. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  18. increased thirst
  19. irregular heartbeat
  20. irritability
  21. loss of appetite
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
  24. nausea or vomiting
  25. nervousness
  26. nosebleeds
  27. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  28. pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
  29. painful or difficult urination
  30. pale skin
  31. paralysis
  32. pounding in the ears
  33. problems with vision or hearing
  34. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  35. rapid breathing
  36. red or black, tarry stools
  37. red or dark brown urine
  38. restlessness
  39. seizures
  40. slow or fast heartbeat
  41. sneezing
  42. sore throat
  43. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  44. stomach pain
  45. sweating
  46. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  47. swollen glands
  48. trouble breathing
  49. unusual bleeding or bruising
  50. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. decrease in the frequency of urination
  3. decrease in urine volume
  4. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  5. rapid weight gain
  6. unusual weight gain or loss

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. Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  2. full feeling
  3. passing gas

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. heartburn
  4. indigestion
  5. 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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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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