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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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dizziness
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gaseous abdominal or stomach pain
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headache
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nervousness
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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recurrent fever
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slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
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stomach fullness
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Bloating
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fat in the stool
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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indigestion
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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severe nausea or vomiting
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stomach pain or cramps
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sudden loss of weight
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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
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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of fullness
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inflammation, itching, lumps, or pain at the injection site
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints
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passing gas
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weight loss
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, 2023