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. Blue lips and fingernails
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest pain
  4. cough
  5. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
  6. difficult, fast, noisy breathing
  7. difficulty in swallowing
  8. dry mouth
  9. feeling of fullness
  10. flushed, dry skin
  11. fruit-like breath odor
  12. hoarseness
  13. increased hunger
  14. increased sweating
  15. increased thirst
  16. increased urination
  17. loss of appetite
  18. nausea
  19. pale skin
  20. slow or irregular breathing
  21. stomach pain
  22. sweating
  23. swelling of the face, mouth, lips, or throat
  24. swelling of the legs and ankles
  25. tightness in the chest
  26. troubled breathing
  27. unexplained weight loss
  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:

Less common

  1. Constipation

Rare

  1. Back ache
  2. bloated
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. dizziness or lightheadedness
  6. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  7. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  8. headache
  9. hives, itching, skin rash
  10. indigestion
  11. passing gas
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. sleepiness
  14. stomach cramps
  15. 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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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