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. Bleeding gums
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. constipation
  5. coughing up blood
  6. depressed mood
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  9. dizziness or fainting
  10. dry skin and hair
  11. feeling cold
  12. hair loss
  13. headache
  14. hoarseness or husky voice
  15. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  16. muscle cramps and stiffness
  17. nervousness
  18. nosebleeds
  19. paralysis
  20. pounding in the ears
  21. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  22. red or black, tarry stools
  23. red or dark brown urine
  24. slow, fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
  25. stomach pain
  26. swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness
  28. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  29. weight gain

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. cough
  3. fever or chills
  4. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  5. hives, itching, skin rash
  6. irritation
  7. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  8. loss of appetite
  9. lower back or side pain
  10. nausea and vomiting
  11. redness of the skin
  12. sore throat
  13. stomach tenderness
  14. swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips
  15. thickening of bronchial secretions
  16. trouble breathing
  17. 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. Dry mouth

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: Sept. 01, 2023