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. Bloody urine
  2. body aches
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. cough
  5. dark urine
  6. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficulty with moving
  9. fever or chills
  10. headache
  11. increased blood pressure
  12. increased thirst
  13. joint pain or swelling
  14. loss of appetite
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  17. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  18. nausea
  19. new loss of taste or smell
  20. slow or irregular heartbeat
  21. sore throat
  22. stomach pain, severe
  23. stuffy or runny nose
  24. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  25. trouble breathing
  26. unusual tiredness or weakness
  27. vomiting
  28. weight gain
  29. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Clay-colored stools
  2. decreased appetite
  3. itching or skin rash
  4. stomach pain or tenderness

Incidence not known

  1. Back, leg, or stomach pains
  2. bleeding gums
  3. general body swelling
  4. nosebleeds
  5. pale 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. Back pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. difficulty having a bowel movement
  5. double vision
  6. lack or loss of strength
  7. rapid weight gain
  8. rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
  9. seeing double
  10. seeing floating dark spots or material before the eyes
  11. swelling around the eyes
  12. tingling of the hands or feet
  13. unusual weight gain or loss
  14. vision changes

Less common

  1. Change in taste
  2. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  3. redness or other discoloration of the skin
  4. severe sunburn
  5. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

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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