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:

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. chills
  3. clay-colored stools
  4. dark urine
  5. dizziness
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. itching or rash
  9. loss of appetite
  10. nausea
  11. unpleasant breath odor
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness
  13. vomiting of blood
  14. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

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. Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  2. cracked, dry, or scaly skin
  3. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  4. lack or loss of strength
  5. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  6. severe sunburn
  7. skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
  8. swelling
  9. trouble sleeping

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: May 01, 2024

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