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. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bladder pain
  4. chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
  5. confusion
  6. cough or hoarseness
  7. decreased urination
  8. fast or irregular heartbeat
  9. fever or chills
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. increase in heart rate
  12. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  13. lower back or side pain
  14. nausea
  15. painful, burning, or difficult urination
  16. pale skin
  17. sore throat
  18. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  19. sunken eyes
  20. sweating
  21. swollen glands
  22. thirst
  23. trouble breathing
  24. unusual bleeding or bruising
  25. unusual tiredness or weakness
  26. wrinkled skin

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. constipation
  3. cough
  4. depression
  5. difficulty swallowing
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  7. dry mouth
  8. heart stops
  9. hives, itching, skin rash
  10. incoherent speech
  11. increased urination
  12. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  13. loss of appetite
  14. low bone turnover
  15. metallic taste
  16. muscle weakness
  17. no breathing
  18. no pulse or blood pressure
  19. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  20. stomach pain
  21. thirst
  22. unconscious
  23. vomiting
  24. weight loss

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. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. excessive muscle tone
  6. heartburn
  7. indigestion
  8. muscle pain, stiffness, tension, or tightness
  9. pain in the joints
  10. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  11. stomach discomfort or upset
  12. stuffy or runny nose
  13. swelling
  14. trouble sleeping
  15. weight loss

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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