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. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  4. frequent urge to urinate
  5. lower back or side pain

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. confusion
  6. cool, pale skin
  7. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  8. depression
  9. dizziness
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. headache
  12. increased hunger
  13. increased thirst
  14. loss of appetite
  15. loss of consciousness
  16. nausea
  17. nightmares
  18. seizures
  19. shakiness
  20. slurred speech
  21. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  22. trouble breathing
  23. unusual tiredness or weakness
  24. vomiting
  25. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. bloating
  3. chest pain or tightness
  4. constipation
  5. cough
  6. cracks in the skin
  7. dark urine
  8. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  9. decreased urine output
  10. difficulty with swallowing
  11. dilated neck veins
  12. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  13. dry mouth
  14. fever
  15. flushed, dry skin
  16. fruit-like breath odor
  17. hives, itching, or skin rash
  18. hostility
  19. increased urination
  20. indigestion
  21. irregular heartbeat
  22. irritability
  23. large, hard skin blisters
  24. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  25. loss of consciousness
  26. loss of heat from the body
  27. muscle twitching
  28. pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the area between the anus and genitals
  29. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  30. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  31. rapid weight gain
  32. red, swollen skin
  33. redness, itching, swelling, or pain around the penis
  34. scaly skin
  35. severe joint pain
  36. severe sleepiness
  37. shakiness
  38. sweating
  39. unexplained weight loss
  40. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
  41. 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. Body aches or pain
  2. ear congestion
  3. loss of voice
  4. runny or stuffy nose
  5. sneezing
  6. sore throat

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. diarrhea

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: Nov. 01, 2023