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

1. Back pain
2. black, tarry stools
3. blurred vision
4. bone pain
5. chest pain or tightness
6. chills
7. cough
8. dark urine
9. decreased urination
10. diarrhea
11. dizziness
12. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
13. fever
14. general feeling of discomfort or illness
15. headache
16. joint pain
17. loss of appetite
18. muscle aches and pains
19. nausea
20. nervousness
21. noisy breathing
22. pain in the arms or legs
23. painful or difficult urination
24. pounding in the ears
25. rash
26. runny nose
27. shivering
28. slow or fast heartbeat
29. sore throat
30. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
31. stomach pain
32. sweating
33. swollen glands
34. trouble breathing
35. trouble sleeping
36. unusual bleeding or bruising
37. unusual tiredness or weakness
38. vomiting
39. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

1. Bluish coloring of the lips or nail beds
2. burning sensation in the head
3. faintness or lightheadedness

Rare

1. Difficulty with swallowing
2. hives or welts
3. itching, especially of the feet or hands
4. reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
5. swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose

Incidence not known

1. Back, leg, or stomach pains
2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
3. blood in the urine
4. change in vision
5. changes in blood pressure
6. changes in urination
7. chest pain or discomfort
8. cold, clammy, or pale skin
9. confusion
10. decreased frequency or amount of urine
11. difficult or labored breathing
12. difficulty seeing at night
13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
14. feeling of warmth
15. headache that is severe and occurs suddenly
16. hoarseness
17. increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
18. increased thirst
19. irritation
20. joint stiffness or swelling
21. light-colored stools
22. loss of appetite
23. loss of consciousness
24. low blood pressure or pulse
25. lower back or side pain
26. muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
27. pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
29. seizures
30. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
31. skin blisters
32. slow breathing
33. slurred speech that occurs suddenly
34. sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
35. sweating
36. swelling of the face, fingers, lower legs, or ankles
37. weight gain

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. Lack or loss of strength
2. redness, swelling, itching, or pain at the injection site

Less common

1. Hip pain
2. leg cramps

Incidence not known

1. Anxiety
2. dry mouth
3. hair loss, thinning of hair
4. nervousness

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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