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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. difficulty with breathing
  4. ear congestion
  5. fever
  6. headache
  7. loss of voice
  8. sneezing
  9. sore throat
  10. stuffy or runny nose
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. chest tightness
  3. flushing
  4. nausea and vomiting
  5. weakness

Rare

  1. Cough
  2. difficulty with swallowing
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. hives, itching, or skin rash
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Incidence not known

  1. Bloating
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest pain
  4. clay-colored stools
  5. confusion
  6. constipation
  7. dark urine
  8. drowsiness
  9. general feeling of discomfort of illness
  10. headache
  11. indigestion
  12. loss of appetite
  13. lower back or side pain
  14. painful or difficult urination
  15. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  16. seizures
  17. thickening of bronchial secretions
  18. trouble breathing
  19. unpleasant breath odor
  20. vomiting of blood
  21. yellow eyes or 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. Difficulty with moving
  2. joint pain
  3. muscle pain or stiffness

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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