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. Bladder pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  7. dry mouth
  8. fever
  9. flushed, dry skin
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. fruit-like breath odor
  12. increased hunger
  13. increased thirst
  14. increased urination
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. nausea
  17. rapid weight gain
  18. stomach pain
  19. sweating
  20. tingling of the hands or feet
  21. trouble breathing
  22. unexplained weight loss
  23. unusual tiredness of weakness
  24. unusual weight gain or loss
  25. vomiting

Less common

  1. Pale skin
  2. unusual bleeding or bruising

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. itching
  7. joint or muscle pain
  8. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  9. painful or difficult urination
  10. red irritated eyes
  11. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  12. sore throat
  13. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  14. swollen glands
  15. unusual bleeding or bruising

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. Belching
  2. decreased weight
  3. dry skin or mouth
  4. hair loss or thinning of hair
  5. headache
  6. heartburn
  7. indigestion
  8. loss or change in taste
  9. stomach discomfort or upset
  10. 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: April 01, 2024

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