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
Black, tarry stools
blindness
blurred vision
burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
chills
cough
decreased vision
difficulty breathing or swallowing
eye pain
fast heartbeat
fever
headache
hives or welts
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
nausea or vomiting
noisy breathing
painful or difficult urination
sensation of pins and needles
shortness of breath
skin itching, rash, or redness
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
stabbing pain in extremities
swelling of face, throat, or tongue
swollen glands
tearing
unusual bleeding or bruising
wheezing
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
backache
bruising
darkening of skin
decrease in height
diarrhea
difficulty with moving
dizziness
facial hair growth in females
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
flushed, dry skin
fractures
fruit-like breath odor
full or round face, neck, or trunk
heavy bleeding
increased hunger
increased thirst or urination
irritability
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
loss of sexual desire or ability
mental depression
menstrual irregularities
muscle pain or stiffness
muscle wasting
pain in back, ribs, arms, or legs
pain in joints
palpitations
sweating
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Chest pain or tightness
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
decreased urine output
dry mouth
faintness, or light-headedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
general feeling of discomfort or illness
high blood pressure
loss of appetite
mood changes
nervousness
numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
sudden sweating
tremors
trouble with sleeping
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
Body aches or pain
choking
congestion
dryness of throat
high-pitched noise when breathing
hoarseness
runny nose
sneezing
trouble in swallowing
voice changes
Less common
Cough-producing mucus
flu-like symptoms
irritation or inflammation of eye
muscle pain
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
sleep disorders
stuffy nose
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue