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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Confusion
  2. decreased urination
  3. dizziness
  4. dry mouth
  5. fainting
  6. increase in heart rate
  7. lightheadedness
  8. rapid breathing
  9. sunken eyes
  10. thirst
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness
  12. wrinkled skin

Rare

  1. Bloody urine
  2. increased blood pressure
  3. increased thirst
  4. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
  5. loss of appetite
  6. lower back or side pain
  7. nausea
  8. raised, firm, bright red patches of skin on the arm or leg
  9. stomach pain
  10. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  11. trouble breathing
  12. vomiting
  13. weight gain

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. Belching
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloody nose
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. decreased appetite
  6. decreased weight
  7. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  8. discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
  9. dry skin
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. heartburn
  12. indigestion
  13. muscle spasms
  14. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  15. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Less common

  1. Deep cracks, grooves, or lines in the skin
  2. dry mouth

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.