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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. body aches or pain
  3. change in hearing
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. diarrhea
  7. difficulty breathing
  8. ear congestion, drainage, or pain
  9. fever
  10. headache
  11. loss of appetite
  12. loss of voice
  13. nausea
  14. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  15. rapid weight gain
  16. sneezing
  17. sore throat
  18. stomach pain
  19. stuffy or runny nose
  20. tightness of the chest
  21. tingling of the hands or feet
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. unusual weight gain or loss
  24. upper stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Burning pain, warmth, swelling, or redness of the hands and feet
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. feeling of warmth
  4. hives, itching, skin rash
  5. hoarseness
  6. irritation
  7. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  8. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  9. redness of the skin
  10. trouble swallowing

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. bruise
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. difficulty with moving
  6. dizziness
  7. heartburn
  8. indigestion
  9. mouth or throat pain
  10. muscle pains, cramps, or stiffness
  11. pain in the shoulder, arms, or legs
  12. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  13. 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: Feb. 01, 2024

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