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:

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. discouragement
  9. dizziness
  10. fainting
  11. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  12. feeling sad or empty
  13. headache
  14. increased hunger
  15. irritability
  16. lack of appetite
  17. nausea
  18. nervousness
  19. nightmares
  20. seizures
  21. shakiness
  22. slurred speech
  23. tiredness
  24. trouble concentrating
  25. trouble sleeping
  26. unusual tiredness or weakness
  27. unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding
  28. vaginal bleeding or spotting

Incidence not known

  1. Bloating
  2. dark urine
  3. gaseous stomach pain
  4. indigestion
  5. loss of appetite
  6. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  7. recurrent fever
  8. skin itching, rash, or redness
  9. stomach fullness
  10. stomach pain, severe
  11. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  12. trouble breathing or swallowing
  13. vomiting
  14. 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. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Change in taste
  2. constipation
  3. dizziness or lightheadedness
  4. excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
  5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  6. loss of taste
  7. passing gas
  8. sensation of spinning

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: June 01, 2024

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