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:

More common

  1. Chills
  2. confusion
  3. dizziness
  4. fainting
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. fever
  7. lightheadedness
  8. pale skin
  9. rapid, shallow breathing
  10. rash
  11. trouble breathing
  12. unusual bleeding or bruising
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. bluish lips or skin
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chest pain or tightness
  7. congestion
  8. constipation
  9. cough
  10. decreased urine
  11. difficult or labored breathing
  12. dry mouth
  13. dryness or soreness of the throat
  14. ear congestion
  15. headache
  16. hoarseness
  17. increased thirst
  18. irregular heartbeat
  19. loss of appetite
  20. loss of voice
  21. mood changes
  22. muscle pain or cramps
  23. nausea or vomiting
  24. not breathing
  25. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  26. painful or difficult urination
  27. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  28. seizures
  29. severe stomach pain
  30. sneezing
  31. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  32. stuffy or runny nose
  33. swollen glands
  34. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  35. trouble with swallowing
  36. voice changes
  37. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. blindness
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  6. coma
  7. dark urine
  8. decreased appetite
  9. decreased vision
  10. depression
  11. diarrhea
  12. eye pain
  13. general feeling of discomfort
  14. high fever
  15. hives
  16. hostility
  17. irritability
  18. itching
  19. joint or muscle pain
  20. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  21. lethargy
  22. muscle pain, cramping, stiffness, or twitching
  23. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  24. rapid weight gain
  25. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  26. red, irritated eyes
  27. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  28. stomach discomfort
  29. stupor
  30. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  31. swollen glands
  32. unexplained bleeding or bruising
  33. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  34. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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
  3. discoloration of the tongue
  4. itching of the vagina or outside genitals
  5. loose stools
  6. pain during sexual intercourse
  7. pain in the arms or legs
  8. sore mouth or tongue
  9. thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
  10. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Discoloration of the tooth

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: Sept. 01, 2024

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