Side Effects

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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. Abnormal vision, including difficulty with adjusting to distances
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  4. frequent urge to urinate

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. diarrhea
  5. fever
  6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  7. headache
  8. joint pain
  9. loss of appetite
  10. muscle aches and pains
  11. nausea
  12. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  13. shivering
  14. shortness of breath or troubled breathing
  15. sore throat
  16. stuffy or runny nose
  17. sweating
  18. tightness of the chest or wheezing
  19. trouble with sleeping
  20. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Being forgetful
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, ankles, lower legs, or feet
  3. confusion about identity, place, and time
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. dizziness
  6. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  7. hives
  8. itching
  9. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  10. mood or mental changes
  11. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  12. rapid weight gain
  13. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  14. skin rash
  15. tingling of the hands or feet
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness
  17. unusual weight gain or loss

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. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. constipation
  3. drowsiness
  4. dry eyes
  5. dry mouth
  6. upset stomach

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. blurred vision
  4. difficulty with moving
  5. dizziness or lightheadedness
  6. dry skin
  7. fear or nervousness
  8. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  9. heartburn
  10. indigestion
  11. sensation of spinning
  12. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  13. stomach discomfort
  14. weight gain

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: May 01, 2024

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