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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Back pain
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. blurred vision
  6. body aches or pain
  7. chest pain or tightness
  8. chills
  9. cough
  10. difficulty in breathing
  11. dizziness
  12. ear congestion
  13. enlarged pupils
  14. feeling of warmth
  15. fever
  16. flushing
  17. headache
  18. hoarseness
  19. increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
  20. increased sweating, possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin
  21. loss of voice
  22. lower back or side pain
  23. nausea
  24. nervousness
  25. painful or difficult urination
  26. pale skin
  27. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  28. pounding in the ears
  29. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  30. runny or stuffy nose
  31. slow or fast heartbeat
  32. sneezing
  33. sore throat
  34. stiff or sore neck
  35. trouble breathing
  36. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  37. unusual bleeding or bruising
  38. unusual tiredness or weakness
  39. vomiting

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. Diarrhea
  2. trouble sleeping

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.