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. Agitation
  2. back pain
  3. black, tarry stools
  4. being forgetful
  5. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  6. body aches and pain
  7. bone pain
  8. bleeding gums
  9. blood in the urine or stools
  10. blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  11. blurred vision
  12. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  13. burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all the fingers except the smallest finger
  14. changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
  15. chest discomfort, pain, or tightness
  16. chills
  17. cold flu-like symptoms
  18. cold sweats
  19. coma
  20. confusion
  21. confusion as to time, place, or person
  22. cough or hoarseness
  23. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  24. depression
  25. difficulty in breathing
  26. difficulty in moving
  27. dizziness
  28. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  29. drooping upper eyelids
  30. drowsiness
  31. dryness or soreness of the throat
  32. ear congestion
  33. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  34. fever
  35. hallucinations
  36. headache
  37. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  38. hostility
  39. increased blood pressure
  40. increased thirst
  41. infection from breathing foreign substance into the lungs
  42. irregular, fast ,or slow, or shallow breathing
  43. irritability
  44. joint pain
  45. loss of appetite
  46. loss of memory
  47. loss of strength or energy
  48. loss of voice
  49. lower back or side pain
  50. mood or mental changes
  51. muscle aches, cramps, pains, stiffness, spasms, or twitching
  52. nausea
  53. nerve pain
  54. nervousness
  55. pain in the lower back, bottom, hips, or upper leg
  56. painful or difficult urination
  57. pale skin
  58. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  59. pounding in the ears
  60. problems with memory
  61. problems with speech
  62. rapid weight gain
  63. seizures
  64. sleepiness
  65. slow or fast heartbeat
  66. slurred speech
  67. sneezing
  68. stiff neck
  69. stuffy or runny nose
  70. stupor
  71. swollen joints
  72. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  73. tingling of the hands or feet
  74. trembling and shaking of hands
  75. trouble in swallowing
  76. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  77. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  78. unusual bleeding or bruising
  79. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
  80. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
  81. unusual weight gain or loss
  82. voice changes
  83. vomiting
  84. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

  1. Coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
  2. diarrhea
  3. fainting
  4. increased sweating
  5. partial or slight paralysis
  6. shakiness and unsteady walk
  7. stomach pain
  8. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins
  9. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  10. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

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. Blemishes on the skin
  2. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  3. constipation
  4. cracked, dry, scaly skin
  5. fear
  6. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  7. pain in the mouth
  8. pimples
  9. sensation of spinning
  10. skin rash or blisters
  11. toothache
  12. trouble sleeping
  13. unusually warm skin

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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