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:

Less common

  1. Headache, severe and throbbing

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. Anxiety
  2. belching
  3. bloated, full feeling
  4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  5. change in taste
  6. chapped lips
  7. chest pain or discomfort
  8. chills
  9. difficulty in moving
  10. discouragement
  11. dry mouth
  12. excess air or gas in the stomach
  13. fast or pounding heartbeat
  14. feeling sad or empty
  15. fever
  16. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  17. heartburn
  18. indigestion
  19. irritability
  20. itching, skin rash
  21. lack of appetite
  22. loss of interest or pleasure
  23. loss of taste
  24. moderate diarrhea
  25. mouth or throat pain
  26. muscle pain or stiffness
  27. nausea
  28. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  29. redness or swelling of the face
  30. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  31. thirst
  32. trouble concentrating
  33. trouble sleeping
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. vomiting

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.