Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. Anxiety
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chills
  7. cold sweats
  8. confusion
  9. cool, pale skin
  10. cough
  11. depression
  12. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  13. difficulty with breathing
  14. dizziness
  15. ear congestion
  16. fast heartbeat
  17. fever
  18. frequent urge to urinate
  19. headache
  20. increased hunger
  21. loss of voice
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. nasal congestion
  24. nausea
  25. nightmares
  26. runny nose
  27. seizures
  28. shakiness
  29. slurred speech
  30. sneezing
  31. sore throat
  32. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Cough or hoarseness

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. constipation
  5. darkened urine
  6. difficulty with swallowing
  7. hives or skin rash
  8. indigestion
  9. large, hard skin blisters
  10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  11. loss of appetite
  12. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  13. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. tightness in the chest
  16. unusual bleeding or bruising
  17. vomiting
  18. 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:

More common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. muscle aches

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. itching
  3. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  4. redness of the skin
  5. weakness
  6. welts

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.