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. Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
  2. black, tarry, stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blindness
  5. blood in the urine or stools
  6. blurred vision
  7. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  8. chills
  9. clay colored stools
  10. cough
  11. dark urine
  12. decreased appetite
  13. decreased vision
  14. eye pain
  15. fever
  16. headache
  17. itching or skin rash
  18. loss of appetite
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. nausea and vomiting
  21. painful or difficult urination
  22. pale skin
  23. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  24. sore throat
  25. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  26. troubled breathing with exertion
  27. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  28. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  29. unusual bleeding or bruising
  30. unusual tiredness or weakness
  31. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  32. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. coma
  3. decreased urine output
  4. dizziness
  5. drowsiness
  6. dry mouth
  7. fast or irregular heartbeat
  8. increased thirst
  9. irregular heartbeat
  10. mood or mental changes
  11. muscle pain or cramps
  12. muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
  13. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  14. seizures
  15. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  16. swollen glands
  17. trembling

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. blemishes on the skin
  4. heartburn
  5. indigestion
  6. pimples
  7. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Less common

  1. Bloating
  2. change in taste
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. dry skin
  6. loss of taste
  7. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  8. trouble sleeping

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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