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:

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. changes in skin color
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. chills
  5. clay-colored stools
  6. cough
  7. dark urine
  8. diarrhea
  9. difficulty in swallowing
  10. dizziness
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. feeling of warmth
  13. fever
  14. headache
  15. joint or muscle pain
  16. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  17. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  18. loss of appetite
  19. loss of bladder control
  20. loss or problems with memory
  21. nausea
  22. numbness or tingling of face, hands, or feet
  23. pain, tenderness, or swelling of foot or leg
  24. painful or difficult urination
  25. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  26. redness and soreness of the eyes
  27. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  28. skin rash
  29. sleepiness
  30. slow or irregular heartbeat
  31. sore throat
  32. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  33. stomach pain
  34. sweating
  35. swollen glands
  36. tightness in the chest
  37. total body jerking
  38. unpleasant breath odor
  39. unusual bleeding or bruising
  40. unusual tiredness or weakness
  41. vomiting of blood
  42. yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of Overdose

  1. Loss of consciousness
  2. shaking or jerking of one area or side of the body

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Belching
  2. double vision
  3. drowsiness
  4. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  5. heartburn
  6. indigestion
  7. mood or mental changes
  8. sensation of spinning
  9. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  10. trouble sleeping
  11. uncontrolled eye movements

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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