Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. decreased appetite
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  6. fast, shallow breathing
  7. frequent urge to urinate
  8. frequent urination
  9. general feeling of discomfort
  10. increased urge to urinate during the night
  11. increased volume of pale, dilute urine
  12. itching of the vagina or genitals
  13. itching, stinging, or redness of the vaginal area
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. muscle pain or cramping
  16. nausea
  17. sleepiness
  18. stomach discomfort
  19. thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness
  21. waking to urinate at night

Less common

  1. Dry mouth
  2. increased thirst

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. clay-colored stools
  5. cold sweats
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. depression
  9. difficulty with swallowing
  10. dizziness
  11. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. fever
  14. flushing, redness of the skin
  15. headache
  16. hives, itching, skin rash
  17. increased hunger
  18. irregular heartbeat
  19. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  20. loss of appetite
  21. loss of consciousness
  22. nightmares
  23. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  24. pain in the skin around the penis
  25. pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the area between the anus and genitals
  26. reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
  27. redness, itching, or swelling of the penis
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. stomach pain or tenderness
  32. sweating
  33. swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
  34. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  35. unpleasant breath odor
  36. vomiting
  37. vomiting of blood
  38. weakness or heaviness of the legs
  39. 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. Bloated
  2. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  3. full feeling
  4. indigestion
  5. passing gas

Less common

  1. Constipation

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.