Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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:

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. bloating
  3. bloody urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest tightness
  6. chills
  7. cold, clammy skin
  8. cold sweats
  9. confusion
  10. constipation
  11. cool, pale skin
  12. cough
  13. dark urine
  14. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  15. depression
  16. difficulty swallowing
  17. dizziness
  18. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  19. dry mouth
  20. fast heartbeat
  21. fast, weak pulse
  22. fever
  23. flushed, dry skin
  24. fruit-like breath odor
  25. headache
  26. hives, itching, skin rash
  27. hoarseness when speaking
  28. increased hunger
  29. increased thirst
  30. increased urination
  31. indigestion
  32. irregular heartbeat
  33. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  34. lightheadedness
  35. loss of appetite
  36. loss of consciousness
  37. lower back or side pain
  38. lumps in the neck
  39. muscle pain or cramps
  40. nausea
  41. nightmares
  42. noisy, rattling breathing
  43. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  44. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  45. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  46. seizures
  47. slurred speech
  48. sweating
  49. trouble breathing or swallowing
  50. unexplained weight loss
  51. unusual tiredness or weakness
  52. vomiting
  53. weight gain
  54. 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. Body aches or pain
  2. diarrhea
  3. ear congestion
  4. loss of voice
  5. muscle aches
  6. sneezing
  7. sore throat
  8. stuffy or runny nose

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site

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: Sept. 01, 2023