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. Stomach pain

Rare

  1. Changes in behavior
  2. thoughts or attempts of killing oneself

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. chills
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. dark urine
  7. decreased appetite
  8. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  9. diarrhea
  10. difficult or painful urination
  11. fast, shallow breathing
  12. general feeling of discomfort
  13. hives or welts, itching, skin rash
  14. increased blood pressure
  15. increased thirst
  16. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  17. light-colored stools
  18. loss of appetite
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. muscle pain or cramps
  21. nausea
  22. rapid weight gain
  23. red irritated eyes
  24. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  25. right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
  26. sleepiness
  27. sore throat
  28. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  29. stomach discomfort
  30. sudden decrease in the amount of urine
  31. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
  32. trouble breathing
  33. unusual tiredness or weakness
  34. vomiting
  35. weight gain
  36. yellow eyes and 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:

Less common

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. belching
  3. bloated feeling
  4. discouragement
  5. dizziness
  6. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  7. feeling of fullness
  8. feeling sad or empty
  9. headache
  10. heartburn
  11. indigestion
  12. irritability
  13. loss of interest or pleasure
  14. passing gas
  15. stomach upset
  16. trouble concentrating
  17. trouble sleeping

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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