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:

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. body aches or pain
  3. chills
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficulty breathing
  8. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  9. ear congestion
  10. fever
  11. headache
  12. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  13. loss of voice
  14. nausea
  15. runny or stuffy nose
  16. sneezing
  17. sore throat
  18. sweating
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Persistent non-healing sore
  2. pink growth
  3. reddish patch or irritated area
  4. shiny bump
  5. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

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:

Less common

  1. Belching
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  4. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  5. heartburn
  6. inability to have or keep an erection
  7. indigestion
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  10. muscle cramps
  11. rash
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  14. 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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