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. Chills
  2. cold sweats
  3. confusion
  4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. breast enlargement and tenderness
  3. hives or welts, itching, skin rash
  4. rapid weight gain
  5. redness of the skin
  6. swelling of the lips and face
  7. tingling of the hands or feet
  8. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
  2. dimpling of the breast skin
  3. inverted nipple
  4. lump in the breast or under the arm
  5. persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
  6. redness or swelling of the breast
  7. sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal

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. Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  2. inability to have or keep an erection
  3. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

Less common

  1. Runny or stuffy nose
  2. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  3. sneezing

Less common or rare

  1. Back pain
  2. decreased amount of semen
  3. diarrhea
  4. dizziness
  5. headache
  6. stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Testicular pain

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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