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. Black, tarry stools
  2. bladder pain
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  5. bloody or cloudy urine
  6. chest pain
  7. chills
  8. confusion
  9. cough producing mucus
  10. decreased urine
  11. diarrhea
  12. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  13. dizziness
  14. dry mouth
  15. ear congestion or pain
  16. fainting
  17. fast or slow heartbeat
  18. fever
  19. frequent urge to urinate
  20. hoarseness or other voice changes
  21. increased thirst
  22. lightheadedness
  23. loss of appetite
  24. lower back or side pain
  25. mood changes
  26. muscle pain or cramps
  27. nausea
  28. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  29. pale skin
  30. persistent non-healing sore on the skin
  31. pink growth on the skin
  32. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  33. rapid, shallow breathing
  34. reddish patch or irritated area on the skin
  35. runny nose
  36. seizures
  37. shiny bump on the skin
  38. sneezing
  39. sore throat
  40. tightness in the chest
  41. tingling of the hands or feet
  42. trouble breathing
  43. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  44. unusual bleeding or bruising
  45. unusual tiredness or weakness
  46. unusual weight gain or loss
  47. vomiting
  48. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area on the 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. Back pain
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. change in taste
  4. constipation
  5. difficulty in moving
  6. joint or muscle pain
  7. loss of taste
  8. muscle spasm
  9. redness of the skin
  10. unusually warm skin

Less common

  1. Hair loss
  2. increased sweating

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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