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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. clay colored stools
  4. cough or hoarseness
  5. dark urine
  6. decreased appetite
  7. fever or chills
  8. headache
  9. loss of appetite
  10. lower back or side pain
  11. nausea, vomiting
  12. painful or difficult urination
  13. pale skin
  14. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  15. rash, itchy skin
  16. stomach pain or tenderness
  17. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  18. trouble with breathing upon exertion
  19. unusual bleeding or bruising
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness
  21. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. joint pain
  3. sore throat
  4. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  5. swollen glands

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. constipation
  8. depression
  9. diarrhea
  10. dizziness
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. heartburn
  13. increased hunger
  14. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  15. indigestion
  16. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  17. nervousness
  18. nightmares
  19. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  20. seizures
  21. severe sunburn
  22. shakiness
  23. slurred speech
  24. stomach cramping or burning
  25. unpleasant breath odor
  26. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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. Darkening of the skin

Incidence not known

  1. Hair loss or thinning of the hair
  2. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  3. low sperm count
  4. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  5. severe sunburn

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: Aug. 01, 2024

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