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. body aches or pain
  3. chest pain or tightness
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. dizziness
  8. ear congestion
  9. fainting
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. fever
  12. headache
  13. lightheadedness
  14. loss of voice
  15. lower back or side pain
  16. painful or difficult urination
  17. pale skin
  18. sneezing
  19. sore throat
  20. stuffy or runny nose
  21. trouble breathing
  22. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  23. unusual bleeding or bruising
  24. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Bloated stomach
  2. difficulty in swallowing
  3. pain and fullness in the right upper abdomen or stomach
  4. pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
  5. skin itching, rash, or redness
  6. slurred speech
  7. sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
  8. sudden loss of coordination
  9. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  10. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over affected area
  11. vision changes
  12. weight gain
  13. yellow eyes and 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. Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  2. cracked, dry, scaly skin
  3. diarrhea
  4. loss of appetite
  5. nausea
  6. stomach pain
  7. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

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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