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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
Common known 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:
Less common
- Abdominal pain- bladder pain- bloody or black, tarry stools- bloody or cloudy urine- constipation- difficult, burning, or painful urination- frequent urge to urinate- lower back or side pain- rash- severe stomach pain- swelling- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee groundsRare
- Back or leg pains- bleeding gums- blistering, peeling, loosening of skin- blood in vomit- bloody diarrhea- bloody nose- blurred vision- burning feeling in chest or stomach- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings- chest pain- chills- clay-colored stools- cough- cracks in the skin- dark urine- decreased urine output- difficulty breathing- difficulty swallowing- dilated neck veins- dizziness- extreme fatigue- fast heartbeat- feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded- feeling of warmth or heat- fever with or without chills- flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck- general feeling of tiredness or weakness- greatly decreased frequency of urination- headache- high fever- hives- hoarseness- increased blood pressure- increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight- increased thirst- indigestion- irregular breathing- irregular heartbeat- itching- joint pain, stiffness, or swelling- large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin- large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs- light-colored stools- loss of appetite- loss of heat from the body- muscle pain- nausea- nervousness- noisy breathing- nosebleeds- pale skin- pinpoint red or purple spots on skin- pounding in the ears- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue- red irritated eyes- red skin lesions, often with a purple center- red, swollen skin- redness or other discoloration of skin- redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue- scaly skin- severe or continuing stomach pain- severe sunburn- shakiness and unsteady walk- shortness of breath- skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing- slow or fast heartbeat- sore throat- sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth- stomach bloating or cramping- stomach upset- sweating- swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs- swelling or inflammation of the mouth- swollen or painful glands- tenderness in stomach area- tightness in chest- troubled breathing- unpleasant breath odor- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination- unusual bleeding or bruising- unusual tiredness or weakness- upper right abdominal pain- vomiting- vomiting of blood- weight gain- weight loss- wheezing- yellow eyes or skinSymptom of overdose
- Change in consciousness- fast or slow, or shallow breathing- heartburn- loss of consciousness- pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat- pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin- unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishnessSome 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
- Acid or sour stomach- belching- changes in vision- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ear- diarrhea- discouragement- excess air or gas in stomach or intestines- fear- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings- feeling sad or empty- full feeling- general feeling of discomfort or illness- hearing loss- irritability- lack of appetite- lack or loss of strength- lightheadedness- loss of interest or pleasure- loss of memory- passing gas- problems with memory- runny nose- sensation of spinning- sleepiness- sleeplessness- sneezing- stomach discomfort- stuffy nose- tremor- trouble concentrating- trouble sleeping- unable to sleepRare
- Burning, dry, or itching eyes- confusion- discharge, excessive tearing- redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid- transient, mild, pleasant aromatic odor- twitchingOther side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
