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:

Incidence not known

  1. Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. chills
  6. clay-colored stools
  7. confusion
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty with swallowing
  12. dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  13. fast heartbeat
  14. fever
  15. headache
  16. hives, itching, or rash
  17. joint or muscle pain
  18. loss of appetite
  19. lower back or side pain
  20. nausea
  21. painful or difficult urination
  22. pale skin
  23. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  24. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  25. red, irritated eyes
  26. severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain
  27. sore throat
  28. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  29. sweating
  30. tightness in the chest
  31. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  32. unpleasant breath odor
  33. unusual bleeding or bruising
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. vomiting of blood
  36. watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
  37. 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:

Incidence not known

  1. Abdominal or stomach discomfort
  2. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  4. hearing loss
  5. pain, redness, or hard lumps at the injection site
  6. redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
  7. sensation of spinning
  8. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

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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