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. Bladder pain
2. bleeding gums
3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
4. blurred vision
5. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
6. chest pain
7. chills
8. cloudy urine
9. confusion
10. constipation
11. cough or hoarseness
12. coughing up blood
13. decreased urine output
14. difficult, burning, or painful urination
15. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
16. dilated neck veins
17. dizziness
18. fainting
19. frequent urge to urinate
20. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
21. indigestion
22. irregular breathing
23. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
24. lightheadedness
25. lower back, side, or stomach pain
26. nervousness
27. nosebleeds
28. pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
29. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
30. pale skin
31. paralysis
32. pinpoint red spots on the skin
33. pounding in the ears
34. prolonged bleeding from cuts
35. rapid weight gain
36. rapid, shallow breathing
37. red or black, tarry stools
38. red or dark brown urine
39. severe headaches of sudden onset
40. slow or fast heartbeat
41. sore throat
42. sudden loss of coordination
43. sudden slurred speech
44. sudden vision changes
45. tingling of the hands or feet
46. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
47. unsteadiness or awkwardness
48. unusual bleeding or bruising
49. unusual weight gain or loss
50. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

1. Anxiety
2. chest discomfort
3. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
4. pain, redness, or swelling in the arms or legs

Incidence not known

1. Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
2. bloody, black, or tarry stools
3. blue-green halos seen around objects
4. clay-colored stools
5. dark urine
6. decreased appetite
7. diarrhea
8. dry eyes
9. fever
10. headache
11. heartburn
12. indigestion
13. itching or skin rash
14. joint or muscle pain
15. loss of appetite
16. nausea and vomiting
17. red irritated eyes
18. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
19. sensitivity of the eyes to light
20. sensitivity to heat
21. severe vomiting, sometimes with blood
22. sore throat
23. stomach cramps or tenderness
24. sweating
25. trouble sleeping
26. unusual tiredness or weakness
27. vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuous
28. weight loss
29. 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:

More common

1. Back or bone pain
2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
3. cracked lips
4. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
5. difficulty with moving
6. dryness, itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
7. lack or loss of strength
8. muscle aches, pain, or stiffness
9. stuffy or runny nose

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: April 01, 2024

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