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. Anxiety
  2. black, tarry, stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. blurred vision
  6. cold sweats
  7. coma
  8. confusion
  9. cool, pale skin
  10. cough
  11. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  12. depression
  13. dizziness
  14. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  15. fever or chills
  16. headache
  17. increased hunger
  18. increased thirst
  19. loss of appetite
  20. lower back or side pain
  21. nausea or vomiting
  22. nervousness
  23. nightmares
  24. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  25. painful or difficult urination
  26. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  27. rapid weight gain
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  32. trouble breathing
  33. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  34. unusual bleeding or bruising
  35. unusual tiredness or weakness
  36. weakness or heaviness of the legs
  37. weight gain

Less common

  1. Agitation
  2. back pain
  3. bone pain
  4. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
  5. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  6. dark urine
  7. drowsiness
  8. fainting
  9. hallucinations
  10. light-colored stools
  11. mood or mental changes
  12. muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or twitching
  13. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
  16. stiff neck
  17. sweating
  18. swollen glands
  19. trembling
  20. vomiting

Rare

  1. Dizziness
  2. headache
  3. nervousness
  4. pounding in the ears
  5. slow or fast heartbeat
  6. stomach cramps
  7. weakness or heaviness of the legs

Incidence not known

  1. Back, leg, or stomach pain
  2. bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. bloody urine
  5. bruising
  6. diarrhea
  7. fast, weak pulse
  8. feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
  9. flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
  10. general body swelling
  11. hives or itching
  12. joint pain
  13. persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  16. skin rash or redness
  17. vomiting of blood
  18. yellow eyes or skin

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. Trouble sleeping

Less common

  1. Feeling unusually cold or shivering

Rare

  1. Belching
  2. change in taste
  3. confusion as to time, place, or person
  4. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  5. heartburn
  6. hiccups
  7. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  8. stomach discomfort or upset
  9. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

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.