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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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence less frequent
- Cough- fever or chills- hoarseness- lower back or side pain- painful or difficult urinationRare
- Abdominal tenderness- fever with or without chills- nausea and vomiting- severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain- shortness of breath- skin rash and itching- unusual bleeding or bruising- watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody- yellow eyes or skinIncidence not known
- Abdominal pain- anxiety- black, tarry stools- blistering, peeling, loosening of skin- blurred vision- chest pain or discomfort- chills- clay-colored stools- confusion about identity, place, and time- cool pale skin- dark urine- depression- difficulty swallowing- dizziness- fainting- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse- feeling of unreality- feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior- feeling that others can hear your thoughts- feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there- hives- increased hunger- irregular heartbeat- joint or muscle pain- light-colored stools- loss of appetite- nervousness- nightmares- palpitations- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue- recurrent fainting- red irritated eyes- red skin lesions, often with a purple center- redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there- seizures- sense of detachment from self or body- severe mood or mental changes- shakiness- slow heartbeat- slurred speech- sore throat- sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips- sudden death- swollen glands- tightness in chest- unpleasant breath odor- unusual behavior- unusual tiredness or weakness- vomiting of blood- wheezingSome 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- bloated, full feeling- change in sensation of taste- diarrhea (mild)- excess air or gas in stomach or intestines- headache - heartburn- indigestion- passing gas- stomach discomfort, upset, or painIncidence not known
- Alterations of sense of smell- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears- fear- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings- hearing loss- lightheadedness- mental depression- mood or mental changes- sensation of spinning- shakiness in legs, arms, hands, feet- skin eruptions- sleeplessness- sore mouth or tongue- swelling or inflammation of the mouth- taste loss- tongue discoloration- tooth discoloration- trembling or shaking of hands or feet- trouble sleeping- unable to sleep- weight loss- white patches in mouth and/or on tongueOther 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
