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. blurred vision
3. chills
4. cold sweats
5. confusion
6. cool, pale skin
7. depression
8. dizziness
9. fainting
10. fast or irregular heartbeat
11. headache
12. increased hunger
13. nausea
14. nightmares
15. seizures
16. shakiness
17. slurred speech
18. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

1. Bladder pain
2. bloody or cloudy urine
3. difficult, burning, or painful urination
4. dry mouth
5. flushed, dry skin
6. frequent urge to urinate
7. fruit-like breath odor
8. increased thirst
9. increased urination
10. loss of consciousness
11. lower back or side pain
12. stomachache
13. sweating
14. swelling
15. troubled breathing
16. unexplained weight loss
17. vomiting

Rare

1. Bloating
2. constipation
3. dark-colored urine
4. fever
5. indigestion
6. loss of appetite
7. muscle cramps or spasms
8. muscle pain, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
9. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
10. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

1. Agitation
2. black, tarry stools
3. bleeding gums
4. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
6. chest pain
7. decreased urine output
8. diarrhea
9. difficulty with moving
10. difficulty with swallowing
11. feeling of warmth
12. hives
13. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
14. irritability
15. joint or muscle pain
16. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
17. lethargy
18. pinpoint red spots on the skin
19. rapid weight gain
20. red, irritated eyes
21. red, sore, or itching skin
22. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
23. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
24. seizures
25. severe sunburn
26. skin rash
27. sore throat
28. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
29. sores, welts, or blisters on the skin
30. swollen glands
31. swollen joints
32. tightness in the chest
33. unsteadiness or awkwardness
34. unusual bleeding or bruising
35. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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. cough that produces mucus
3. ear congestion
4. loss of voice
5. runny or stuffy nose
6. sneezing

Less common

1. Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
2. dizziness or lightheadedness
3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
4. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
5. sensation of spinning
6. skin rash that is encrusted, scaly, and oozing
7. tenderness in the stomach area
8. trouble with sleeping

Incidence not known

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. being forgetful
3. belching
4. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
5. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
6. full feeling
7. hair loss
8. heartburn
9. inability to have or keep an erection
10. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
11. passing gas
12. problems with memory
13. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
14. thinning of the hair

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023

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