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. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. decreased urine output
  8. diarrhea
  9. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  10. drowsiness
  11. dry mouth
  12. fainting
  13. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  14. headache
  15. increased thirst
  16. irritability
  17. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
  18. loss of appetite
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. muscle pain or cramps
  21. nausea or vomiting
  22. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  23. rapid breathing
  24. seizures
  25. sunken eyes
  26. sweating
  27. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  28. thirst
  29. trouble breathing
  30. unusual tiredness or weakness
  31. weak pulse
  32. wrinkled skin

Rare

  1. Persistent non-healing sore
  2. pink growth
  3. reddish patch or irritated area
  4. shiny bump
  5. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

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. Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
  2. cough
  3. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. inability to have or keep an erection
  6. itching skin
  7. joint stiffness or swelling
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  10. pain in the joints
  11. trouble sleeping
  12. unable to sleep

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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