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:

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. blurred vision
  4. confusion
  5. decreased urine
  6. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
  8. dry mouth
  9. fainting
  10. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  11. frequent urge to urinate
  12. increased thirst
  13. loss of appetite
  14. lower back or side pain
  15. muscle pain or cramps
  16. nausea or vomiting
  17. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  18. seizures
  19. sudden sweating
  20. trouble breathing
  21. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Chills
  2. cold sweats

Rare

  1. Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

Incidence not known

  1. Persistent non-healing sore
  2. pink growth
  3. reddish patch or irritated area
  4. shiny bump
  5. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

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. Body aches or pain
  2. cough
  3. difficulty breathing
  4. dizziness
  5. ear congestion
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. runny or stuffy nose
  10. sneezing
  11. sore throat

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
  5. cough producing mucus
  6. diarrhea
  7. heartburn
  8. hoarseness
  9. indigestion
  10. itching
  11. joint pain
  12. loss of appetite
  13. muscle aches and pains
  14. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  15. rash
  16. red irritated eyes
  17. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  18. shivering
  19. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  20. stomach pain
  21. sweating
  22. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  23. tightness in the chest
  24. trouble sleeping
  25. trouble swallowing
  26. voice changes

Incidence not known

  1. Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  2. inability to have or keep an erection
  3. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

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.

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