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. Bleeding gums
  2. confusion
  3. cough producing mucus
  4. coughing up blood
  5. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
  6. dizziness
  7. fever
  8. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  9. headache
  10. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
  11. loss of appetite
  12. nausea or vomiting
  13. nosebleeds
  14. paralysis
  15. prolonged bleeding from cuts
  16. red or black, tarry, or light-colored stools
  17. red or dark brown urine
  18. sudden severe weakness
  19. tightness in the chest
  20. unusual bleeding
  21. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
  22. yellow eyes and 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. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. cough
  3. discouragement
  4. fat redistribution
  5. feeling sad or empty
  6. irritability
  7. lack of appetite
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. loss of interest or pleasure
  10. rash
  11. trouble concentrating
  12. trouble sleeping

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.