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. Agitation
2. anxiety
3. black, tarry stools
4. chest pain
5. cough or hoarseness
6. dark urine
7. dizziness
8. fever or chills
9. headache
10. irritability
11. light-colored stools
12. lower back or side pain
13. muscle cramps or spasms
14. painful or difficult urination
15. sneezing
16. sore throat
17. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
18. stuffy or runny nose
19. swollen glands
20. unusual bleeding or bruising
21. unusual tiredness or weakness
22. yellow eyes and skin

Less common

1. Blurred vision
2. body aches or pain
3. burning, dry, or itching eyes
4. change in consciousness
5. cold sweats
6. confusion
7. decreased urine output
8. discharge, excessive tearing
9. discouragement
10. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
11. drowsiness
12. dry mouth
13. dryness or soreness of the throat
14. excessive muscle tone
15. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
16. feeling sad or empty
17. flushed, dry skin
18. frequent urination
19. fruit-like breath odor
20. increased hunger, thirst, and urination
21. increased urge to urinate during the night
22. increased volume of pale, dilute urine
23. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
24. lack of appetite
25. loss of interest or pleasure
26. lower back, side, or stomach pain
27. mood changes
28. muscle pain, cramps, tension, stiffness, or tightness
29. nervousness
30. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
31. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
32. sugar in the urine
33. sweating
34. swelling of the face, feet, lower legs, ankles, or hands
35. tender, swollen glands in the neck
36. tightness in the chest
37. trouble breathing
38. trouble concentrating
39. trouble in swallowing
40. trouble sleeping
41. voice changes
42. waking to urinate at night

Incidence not known

1. Change in near or distance vision
2. difficulty in focusing the eyes
3. eye pain

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. Back pain
2. blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
3. diarrhea
4. increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
5. red irritated eyes
6. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
7. redness or other discoloration of the skin
8. severe sunburn

Less common

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
4. constipation
5. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
6. heartburn
7. hives or rash
8. inability to have or keep an erection
9. indigestion
10. lack or loss of strength
11. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
12. nausea
13. rapid weight gain
14. stomach discomfort or upset
15. tingling of the hands or feet
16. unusual weight gain or loss

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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