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. Anxiety
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. chills
  8. cold sweats
  9. confusion
  10. cool, pale skin
  11. cough
  12. depression
  13. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  14. difficulty with breathing
  15. dizziness
  16. ear congestion
  17. fast heartbeat
  18. fever
  19. frequent urge to urinate
  20. headache
  21. increased hunger
  22. loss of voice
  23. lower back or side pain
  24. nasal congestion
  25. nausea
  26. nightmares
  27. rapid weight gain
  28. runny nose
  29. seizures
  30. shakiness
  31. slurred speech
  32. sneezing
  33. sore throat
  34. tingling of the hands or feet
  35. unusual tiredness or weakness
  36. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Chest pain
  2. constipation
  3. darkened urine
  4. decreased urine output
  5. difficulty with swallowing
  6. dilated neck veins
  7. extreme fatigue
  8. flaking or peeling of the skin
  9. hives or skin rash
  10. indigestion
  11. irregular breathing
  12. irregular heartbeat
  13. large, hard skin blisters
  14. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  15. loss of appetite
  16. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  17. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  18. severe joint pain
  19. swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower leg
  20. tightness in the chest
  21. troubled breathing
  22. vomiting
  23. weight gain
  24. 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:

Less common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  3. redness of the skin
  4. weakness
  5. welts

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