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, arm, or leg pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. bone pain
  6. chest pain or tightness
  7. constipation
  8. cough
  9. decreased appetite
  10. decreased urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficulty in moving
  13. dry mouth
  14. fever or chills
  15. increased thirst
  16. loss of appetite
  17. lower back or side pain
  18. mood or mental changes
  19. muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
  20. nausea
  21. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  22. pain in the joints
  23. painful or difficult urination
  24. pale skin
  25. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  26. seizures
  27. sleeplessness
  28. sneezing
  29. sore throat
  30. stomach cramps
  31. swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
  32. tremor
  33. trouble breathing
  34. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  35. unusual bleeding or bruising
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. vomiting

Less common

  1. Confusion
  2. coughing up blood
  3. difficulty in swallowing
  4. dizziness
  5. fainting
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. headache
  8. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  9. lightheadedness
  10. nosebleeds
  11. paralysis
  12. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  13. red or dark brown urine
  14. red or black, tarry stools

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. Skin itching, rash, or redness
  2. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  3. trouble sleeping

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.