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. Bone or joint pain
  2. burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation
  3. difficulty with moving
  4. nosebleeds
  5. scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of the lips
  6. skin infection or rash

Rare

  1. Attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops after medicine is stopped)
  2. back pain
  3. bleeding or inflammation of the gums
  4. blurred vision or other changes in vision
  5. changes in behavior
  6. decreased vision after sunset or before sunrise (sudden or may continue after medicine is stopped)
  7. diarrhea (severe)
  8. headache (severe or continuing)
  9. mental depression
  10. nausea
  11. pain or tenderness of the eyes
  12. pain, tenderness, or stiffness in the muscles (long-term treatment)
  13. rectal bleeding
  14. stomach pain (severe)
  15. vomiting
  16. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bloating
  3. bloody cough
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. bone tenderness or aching
  6. burning or stinging of the skin
  7. chest pain
  8. confusion
  9. constipation
  10. continuing ringing or buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
  11. cough
  12. dark-colored urine
  13. decrease in height
  14. difficulty breathing
  15. difficulty speaking
  16. difficulty swallowing
  17. discharge from the eyes
  18. dizziness
  19. double vision
  20. ear pain
  21. excessive tearing
  22. fainting
  23. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  24. fever with or without chills
  25. fractures or delayed healing
  26. heartburn
  27. high blood pressure
  28. hives or skin rash
  29. hoarseness
  30. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
  31. inability to speak
  32. indigestion
  33. inflamed tissue from infection
  34. irregular yellow patch or lump on the skin
  35. irritation
  36. joint redness, stiffness, or swelling
  37. lack or slowing of normal growth in children
  38. loosening of the fingernails
  39. loss of appetite
  40. loss of bladder control
  41. loss or change in hearing
  42. muscle cramps, spasms, or weakness
  43. pain in the ribs, arms, or legs
  44. pain or burning in the throat
  45. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  46. painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
  47. painful or difficult urination
  48. pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
  49. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  50. pale skin
  51. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  52. redness or soreness around the fingernails
  53. redness, soreness, or itching skin
  54. seizures
  55. sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
  56. sneezing
  57. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
  58. stuffy or runny nose
  59. sudden loss of consciousness
  60. sudden loss of coordination
  61. sudden onset of severe acne on the chest and trunk
  62. sudden onset of slurred speech
  63. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, lower legs, or feet
  64. swollen, painful or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  65. tightness in the chest
  66. unusual bleeding or bruising
  67. unusual weight gain or loss
  68. use of extreme physical or emotional force
  69. watery or bloody diarrhea

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. Crusting of the skin
  2. difficulty in wearing contact lenses (may continue after medicine is stopped)
  3. dryness of the eyes (may continue after treatment is stopped)
  4. dryness of the mouth or nose
  5. dryness or itching of the skin
  6. headache (mild)
  7. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  8. peeling of the skin on palms of the hands or soles of the feet
  9. stomach upset
  10. thinning of the hair (may continue after treatment is stopped)

Incidence not known

  1. Abnormal menstruation
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feeling
  3. changes in fingernails or toenails
  4. dandruff
  5. darkening of the skin
  6. hair abnormalities
  7. hair loss
  8. increased hair growth, especially on the face
  9. lightening of normal skin color
  10. lightening of treated areas of dark skin
  11. nervousness
  12. oily skin
  13. redness of the face
  14. severe sunburn
  15. skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
  16. stomach burning
  17. sweating
  18. trouble sleeping
  19. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  20. unusually warm skin of the face
  21. voice changes

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: May 01, 2023

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