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. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. cough producing mucus
  5. diarrhea
  6. ear congestion
  7. fever
  8. headache
  9. loss of appetite
  10. loss of voice
  11. muscle aches
  12. nausea
  13. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  14. sneezing
  15. sore throat
  16. stomach pain
  17. stuffy or runny nose
  18. tightness of the chest
  19. troubled breathing
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Nosebleed

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. bloody, black, or tarry stools
  3. bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
  4. chest pain
  5. dark urine
  6. feeling unusually cold
  7. high fever
  8. itching skin
  9. joint or muscle pain
  10. light-colored stools
  11. loss of consciousness
  12. painful or difficult urination
  13. pale skin
  14. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  15. red, irritated eyes
  16. seizures
  17. shivering
  18. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  19. swollen glands
  20. tremor
  21. unexplained bleeding or bruising
  22. unusual bleeding or bruising
  23. vomiting
  24. 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. Muscle spasms

Less common

  1. Arm or leg pain
  2. mouth or throat 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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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