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:

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chest pain or tightness
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  8. difficulty with breathing
  9. dryness or soreness of the throat
  10. ear congestion
  11. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  12. fever
  13. frequent urge to urinate
  14. hoarseness
  15. loss of voice
  16. lower back or side pain
  17. sneezing
  18. sore throat
  19. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  20. trouble in swallowing
  21. unusual tiredness or weakness
  22. voice changes

Rare

  1. Dizziness
  2. fainting

Incidence not known

  1. Blindness
  2. blurred vision
  3. decreased urination
  4. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  5. eye pain or discomfort
  6. hives, itching, skin rash
  7. hoarseness
  8. irritation
  9. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  11. nausea
  12. redness of the skin
  13. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  14. tearing
  15. vomiting

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. Back, neck, arm, or leg pain
  2. belching
  3. bruise
  4. depression
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. dizziness or lightheadedness
  8. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  9. heartburn
  10. indigestion
  11. muscle cramps or stiffness
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain toothache
  14. upper abdominal or stomach pain

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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