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:

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding of the rectum
  2. bloody stools
  3. chest tightness
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. decreased urine output
  7. diarrhea
  8. dizziness or fainting
  9. dry mouth
  10. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  11. fever
  12. headache
  13. hives, itching, skin rash
  14. increased thirst
  15. jerking or shaking of the muscles
  16. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  17. loss of bowel control
  18. loss of consciousness
  19. muscle pain or cramps
  20. nausea
  21. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  22. pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
  23. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  24. seizures
  25. stomach pain and tenderness
  26. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, ankles, hands, or feet
  27. trouble breathing or swallowing
  28. unusual tiredness or weakness
  29. 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:

Incidence not known

  1. Pain in the rectum

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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