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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:
More common
- Acid or sour stomach- belching- constipation- headache- heartburn- nausea or vomiting- skin rash- stomach painLess common
- Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines- itching skin- passing gas- stomach cramps- swelling- weight lossRare
- Back or leg pains- bleeding gums- blistering, peeling, loosening of skin- bloating- bloody or black, tarry stools- bloody or cloudy urine- blurred or loss of vision- burning feeling in chest or stomach- burning while urinating- chest pain- chills- clay-colored stools- confusion- cough or hoarseness- cracks in the skin- dark urine- decreased urine output- diarrhea- difficult or labored breathing- difficult or painful urination- difficulty swallowing- dilated neck veins- discoloration of urine- disturbed color perception- dizziness- double vision- extreme fatigue- eye pain- fainting- feeling of warmth- fever- flu-like symptoms- general body swelling- general feeling of discomfort or illness- groin pain- halos around lights- hives- increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight- increased sweating- increased thirst- indigestion- irregular breathing- joint or muscle pain- 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- lower back or side pain- muscle aches, pains, or weakness- nervousness- night blindness- noisy breathing- nosebleeds- numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips- overbright appearance of lights- painful or difficult urination- pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back- pale skin- persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose- 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 skin lesions, often with a purple center- red, irritated eyes- redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest- redness or other discoloration of skin- redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue- scaly skin- seizures- severe or continuing stomach pain- severe sunburn- shortness of breath- slow or fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse- sore throat- sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips- stiff neck or back- stomach upset- 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- tunnel vision- unpleasant breath odor- unusual bleeding or bruising- unusual tiredness or weakness- upper right abdominal pain- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds- watery or bloody diarrhea- weakness or heaviness of legs- weight gain- wheezing- yellow eyes or skinSymptoms of overdose
- Change in consciousness- decreased awareness or responsiveness- loss of consciousness- severe sleepinessSome 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
- Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears- hearing lossRare
- Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings- burning, dry, or itching eyes- decreased hearing- difficulty in moving- discharge, excessive tearing- discouragement- false sense of well-being- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings- feeling sad or empty- irritability- hair loss, thinning of hair- hallucinations- loss of interest or pleasure- metallic or bitter taste- mood swings- muscle cramping or stiffness- personality changes- redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid- restlessness- sensation of spinning- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness- sleeplessness- sore or dry mucous membranes- swelling or redness in joints- trouble concentrating- trouble sleeping- unable to sleep- vaginal bleedingOther 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
