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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Difficulty in moving
  2. joint pain
  3. muscle pain, cramps, spasm, stiffness, tenderness, or weakness

Less common

  1. Bloody or cloudy urine
  2. confusion
  3. decreased urine output
  4. dizziness
  5. dry mouth
  6. fast or irregular heartbeat
  7. headache
  8. increased thirst
  9. loss of consciousness
  10. nausea
  11. pain in the lower back or side
  12. seizures
  13. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  14. thirst
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. diarrhea
  7. itching skin
  8. painful or difficult urination
  9. red irritated eyes
  10. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  11. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  12. sore throat
  13. swollen glands
  14. trouble breathing
  15. unusual bleeding or bruising
  16. 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. Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
  2. change in taste
  3. constipation
  4. decreased appetite
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficulty having a bowel movement
  7. hair loss or thinning
  8. loss of taste
  9. stopping of menstrual bleeding
  10. weight loss

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.