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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. confusion
  3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  4. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. bloating
  5. bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
  6. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
  7. chills
  8. constipation
  9. cough
  10. darkened urine
  11. decreased urine output
  12. depressed mood
  13. diarrhea
  14. difficulty swallowing
  15. discouragement
  16. drowsiness
  17. dry skin and hair
  18. feeling sad or empty
  19. hair loss
  20. headache
  21. hoarseness or husky voice
  22. hives, itching, skin rash
  23. indigestion
  24. irritability
  25. joint or muscle pain
  26. lack of appetite
  27. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  28. loss of consciousness
  29. loss of interest or pleasure
  30. lower back or side pain
  31. mood or mental changes
  32. muscle twitching, cramps, and stiffness
  33. nervousness
  34. painful or difficult urination
  35. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  36. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  37. rapid weight gain
  38. red, irritated eyes
  39. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  40. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  41. sensitivity to heat
  42. slowed heartbeat
  43. sore throat
  44. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  45. stiff neck
  46. swollen glands
  47. throat irritation or tightness
  48. trouble concentrating
  49. trouble sleeping
  50. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
  51. weight loss
  52. 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:

Less common

  1. Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  2. change in taste

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. belching
  3. cold sweats
  4. dry mouth
  5. heartburn
  6. increased hunger
  7. indigestion
  8. nightmares
  9. redness of the skin
  10. shakiness
  11. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  12. slurred speech
  13. sneezing
  14. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  15. stuffy or runny nose
  16. uncontrolled eye movements

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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