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Side Effects
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- Burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
- Cough
- Diarrhea, severe
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Fever
- Rash, severe
- Sensation of pins and needles
- Shortness of breath
- Stabbing chest pain
- Tightness in the chest
- Wheezing
- Bloody or black, tarry stool
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Constipation
- Convulsions (seizures)
- Eye irritation or redness
- Inability to speak
- Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- Severe stomach pain
- Slurred speech
- Sudden, severe chest pain
- Sudden, severe headache
- Sudden, severe weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body
- Sweating
- Vision changes
- Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Bloated full feeling
- Bone pain
- Burning, dry, or itching eyes
- Diarrhea, mild
- Difficulty with moving
- Dizziness
- Dry eyes
- Dry skin
- Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- Excessive tearing
- Fear
- Feeling sad or empty
- Feeling unusually cold
- Fever or chills
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Hoarseness
- Indigestion
- Irritability
- Itching skin
- Joint pain
- Lack or loss of appetite
- Loss of interest or pleasure
- Lower back or side pain
- Muscle aching or cramping
- Muscle pains or stiffness
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Painful or difficult urination
- Passing gas
- Rash, mild
- Redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- Shivering
- Sleeplessness
- Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- Swelling
- Swelling or inflammation of the mouth
- Swollen joints
- Thinning of the hair
- Tiredness
- Trouble with concentrating
- Trouble or inability to sleep
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting
- 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.
