Pill 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:

Rare – may also occur weeks or months after you stop using this medicine
Pale skin
sore throat and fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
Itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
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:

Less common
Burning or stinging
After application, eye ointments may be expected to cause your vision to blur for a few minutes.

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

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
nosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop;

black, bloody, or tarry stools;

coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, fever, and urinating more or less than usual.

Less serious side effects may also occur, such as:

nausea, stomach pain;

runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat; or

mild headache or dizziness.

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:

Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
chills
dark urine
difficulty breathing
dizziness
fever
general body swelling
headache
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
pale skin
problems with vision or hearing
sore throat
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellowing of the eyes or skin
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:

Incidence not known
Hives or welts
itching
redness of skin
redness or pain at the site of injection
skin rash
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
lower back or side pain
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
weight gain
Less common
Pain or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury
pale skin
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Abdominal discomfort
anxiety
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool pale skin
decreased appetite
depression
diarrhea
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fast, shallow breathing
general feeling of discomfort
headache
increased hunger
muscle pain or cramping
nausea
nervousness
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
shortness of breath
sleepiness
slurred speech
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
cough
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
fever, sneezing, or sore throat
loss of voice
nasal congestion
runny nose
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.