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

More common

  1. Arm or leg pain
  2. back pain
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. body aches or pain
  6. bone pain
  7. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  8. chest pain or tightness
  9. chills
  10. constipation
  11. cough
  12. cough producing mucus
  13. cracks in the skin
  14. depressed mood
  15. diarrhea
  16. difficulty moving
  17. dizziness
  18. dry skin and hair
  19. ear congestion
  20. enlarged pupils
  21. feeling cold
  22. fever
  23. hair loss
  24. headache
  25. hoarseness or husky voice
  26. increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
  27. increased sweating, possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin
  28. joint pain
  29. loss of voice
  30. muscle aches, cramps, pain, and stiffness
  31. neck pain
  32. nerve pain
  33. nervousness
  34. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  35. pounding in the ears
  36. red, swollen skin
  37. red irritated eyes
  38. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  39. slow or fast heartbeat
  40. sneezing
  41. sore throat
  42. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  43. stiff or sore neck
  44. stuffy or runny nose
  45. sweating
  46. swollen joints
  47. tender, swollen glands in neck
  48. trouble breathing
  49. trouble swallowing
  50. trouble sleeping
  51. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  52. unusual tiredness or weakness
  53. weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
  54. weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. thickening of bronchial secretions

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bloating
  5. blue or pale skin
  6. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  7. change in vision
  8. chest discomfort
  9. confusion
  10. dark urine
  11. darkening of the skin
  12. double vision
  13. drooping eyelids
  14. drowsiness
  15. dry mouth
  16. eye pain
  17. fainting
  18. flushed, dry skin
  19. fruit-like breath odor
  20. general feeling of illness
  21. heavier menstrual periods
  22. inability to move the arms and legs
  23. increased hunger
  24. increased thirst
  25. increased urination
  26. indigestion
  27. irritability
  28. loss of appetite
  29. loss of consciousness
  30. muscle aches or weakness
  31. nausea or vomiting
  32. nosebleeds
  33. numbness or tingling in the fingers, face, or feet
  34. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  35. pale skin
  36. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  37. seeing flashes or sparks of light
  38. seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
  39. seizures
  40. stomach pain, upset, or cramps
  41. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
  42. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  43. tearing
  44. tenderness
  45. unusual bleeding or bruising
  46. watery or bloody diarrhea
  47. 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. Swelling or inflammation of the mouth

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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