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 pain
2. black, tarry stools
3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
4. chest pain or tightness
5. chills
6. constipation
7. cough
8. dark urine
9. depressed mood
10. diarrhea
11. dry skin and hair
12. feeling cold
13. fever
14. flushing
15. hair loss
16. headache
17. hoarseness or husky voice
18. itching
19. joint or muscle pain
20. light-colored stools
21. muscle cramps and stiffness
22. nausea and vomiting
23. nervousness
24. painful or difficult urination
25. red irritated eyes
26. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
27. sensitivity to heat
28. slowed heartbeat
29. sore throat
30. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
31. stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
32. sweating
33. swollen glands
34. trouble breathing
35. trouble sleeping
36. unusual bleeding or bruising
37. unusual tiredness and weakness
38. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
39. watery or bloody diarrhea
40. weight loss or gain
41. yellow eyes and skin

Less common

1. Bloody or cloudy urine
2. chest discomfort
3. darkening of the skin
4. decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
5. dizziness
6. fainting
7. fast heartbeat
8. loss of appetite
9. mental depression
10. muscle spasms
11. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
12. pale skin
13. seeing flashes or sparks of light
14. seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
15. skin rash
16. swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
17. swelling or redness in the joints
18. thickening of bronchial secretions

Rare

1. Anxiety
2. back, leg, or stomach pains
3. bleeding gums
4. bloating
5. blue or pale skin
6. blurred vision
7. burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
8. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
9. chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
10. confusion
11. difficulty in breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking
12. double vision
13. drooping eyelids
14. drowsiness
15. dry mouth
16. eye pain
17. fruit-like breath odor
18. heavier menstrual periods
19. inability to move the arms and legs
20. increased hunger
21. increased thirst
22. increased urination
23. indigestion
24. irritability
25. loss of consciousness
26. muscle weakness
27. nosebleeds
28. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
29. pinpoint red spots on the skin
30. redness, soreness, or itching skin
31. redness of the eye
32. seizures
33. sensation of pins and needles
34. sensitivity of the eyes to light
35. stabbing pain
36. stiff neck or back
37. stomach upset
38. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
39. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
40. tearing

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. Decreased appetite

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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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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