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:

Rare

1. Chest pain or discomfort
2. chills
3. diarrhea
4. discouragement
5. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
6. feeling sad or empty
7. fever
8. flushing or redness of the skin
9. hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
10. increased sweating
11. irritability
12. irritation or soreness of the mouth
13. itching of the rectal area
14. lack of appetite
15. loss of interest or pleasure
16. nausea
17. pain and inflammation at the joints
18. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
19. redness of the skin
20. shortness of breath
21. sweating
22. swelling of the foot or hand
23. swelling of the stomach
24. tingling of the fingers
25. tiredness
26. trouble with concentrating
27. trouble with sleeping
28. unusually warm skin
29. vomiting

Incidence not known

1. Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
2. anxiety
3. back, leg, or stomach pains
4. black, tarry stools
5. bleeding gums
6. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
7. bloating
8. blood in the urine or stools
9. blurred vision
10. bone pain
11. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
12. clay-colored stools
13. cold sweats
14. constipation
15. cool, pale skin
16. cough or hoarseness
17. cracks in the skin
18. dark-colored urine
19. decreased frequency or amount of urine
20. diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
21. difficulty with breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking
22. difficulty with moving
23. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
24. double vision
25. drooping eyelids
26. dry mouth
27. dry skin
28. false sense of well-being
29. fever with or without chills
30. fruit-like breath odor
31. general body swelling
32. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
33. greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
34. headache
35. inability to move the arms and legs
36. increased blood pressure
37. increased hunger
38. increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
39. increased thirst
40. increased urination
41. indigestion
42. irregular or slow heart rate
43. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
44. light-colored stools
45. loss of heat from the body
46. lower back or side pain
47. mood or mental changes
48. mood swings
49. muscle aching or cramping
50. muscle pain or stiffness
51. muscle weakness
52. nightmares
53. nosebleeds
54. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
55. pain or burning while urinating
56. pain, inflammation, or swelling in the calves, shoulders, or hands
57. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
58. painful or difficult urination
59. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
60. personality changes
61. pinpoint red spots on the skin
62. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
63. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
64. red, irritated eyes
65. red, swollen skin
66. scaly skin
67. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
68. seizures
69. severe sunburn
70. severe tiredness
71. shakiness and unsteady walk
72. slurred speech
73. sore throat
74. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
75. sores, welting, or blisters
76. stomach pain, continuing
77. sudden decrease in the amount of urine
78. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
79. swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
80. swelling or inflammation of the mouth
81. swollen glands
82. tightness in the chest
83. unexplained weight loss
84. unpleasant breath odor
85. unsteadiness, awkwardness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
86. unusual behavior, such as disorientation to time or place, failure to recognize people, hyperactivity, or restlessness
87. unusual bleeding or bruising
88. unusual tiredness or weakness
89. unusual weight loss
90. vomiting of blood
91. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
92. weight gain
93. yellowing of the 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:

Less common

1. Lack or loss of strength

Rare

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. bitter taste
4. cramps
5. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
6. full feeling
7. heartburn
8. heavy bleeding
9. pain
10. passing gas
11. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
12. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
13. weight loss

Incidence not known

1. Change in taste
2. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
3. hearing loss
4. itching of the vagina or outside genitals
5. loss of taste
6. pain during sexual intercourse
7. seeing double
8. thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
9. uncontrolled eye movements

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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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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