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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
- Skin rash
Less common
- Increase in seizures
Rare
- Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin- dark-colored urine- fever, chills, and/or sore throat - flu-like symptoms- itching - muscle cramps, pain, or weakness- red or irritated eyes- small red or purple spots on skin- sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth- swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet- swollen lymph nodes- trouble in breathing- unusual bleeding or bruising - unusual tiredness or weakness- yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness (severe)- coma- continuous, uncontrolled back and forth and/or rolling eye movements (severe)- dizziness (severe) - drowsiness (severe)- dryness of mouth (severe)- headache (severe)- increased heart rate- slurred speech (severe)

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
- Blurred or double vision or other changes in vision- clumsiness or unsteadiness- poor coordination
Less common
- Anxiety, confusion, depression, irritability, or other mood or mental changes- chest pain- continuous, uncontrolled back and forth and/or rolling eye movements- infection
Rare
- Memory loss
Incidence not known
- Back, leg, or stomach pains- bleeding gums- bloating- blood in urine- bloody, black or tarry stools- bluish lips or skin- bruising- chills- confusion- constipation- cough or hoarseness- coughing or vomiting blood- dark urine- difficulty breathing- difficulty swallowing- fainting- fast heartbeat- fatigue- fever- general body swelling- general feeling of discomfort or illness or weakness- general feeling of tiredness or weakness- heartburn- high fever- lightheadedness- loss of appetite- loss of balance control- lower back or side pain- mask-like face- muscle spasms- muscle stiffness- nosebleeds- not breathing- pain or burning in throat- 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- rapid, shallow breathing- redness, soreness or itching skin- shortness of breath- shuffling walk- slowed movement- slurred speech- sores, welting or blisters- stiffness of arms and legs- swollen or painful glands- tic-like [jerky] movements- tightness in chest- unexplained bleeding or bruising- wheezing

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
- Dizziness (more common in women)- drowsiness - headache- nausea- vomiting
Less common
- Constipation- diarrhea- dryness of mouth- indigestion- loss of strength- menstrual pain- pain- runny nose- slurred speech- trembling or shaking- trouble in sleeping- unusual weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


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