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. blood in the urine
  3. change in the frequency of urination or amount of urine
  4. chest pain
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. difficult breathing
  8. dizziness
  9. drowsiness
  10. feeling of fullness in the ears
  11. fever
  12. increased thirst
  13. loss of appetite
  14. loss of balance
  15. loss of hearing
  16. nausea or vomiting
  17. painful or difficult urination
  18. ringing or buzzing in the ears
  19. sore throat
  20. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  21. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  22. swollen glands
  23. trouble with hearing
  24. unusual bleeding or bruising
  25. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Bleeding gums
  2. pinpoint red spots on the skin

Incidence not known

  1. Confusion
  2. continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  3. decreased urine
  4. dizziness or lightheadedness
  5. dry mouth
  6. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  7. irregular heartbeats
  8. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
  9. muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
  10. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
  11. seizures
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. stomach cramps
  14. tremor

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
  2. pain, bleeding, or hard lump at the injection site
  3. redness of the skin

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: May 01, 2024

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