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
Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
burning or pain while urinating, blood in urine, or frequent urge to urinate
chest pain
creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing
dizziness or sense of constant movement or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
irregular or fast heartbeat
itching, rash, or hives
sinus problems
stomach or abdominal pain
swelling of fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Rare
Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
blurred vision or other changes in vision
diarrhea or nausea
fainting or feeling faint
fever
frequent urination or unusual thirst
growth inhibition in children
high blood pressure
increased fat deposits in face, neck, and trunk
increased skin pigmentation
loss of appetite
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
numbness
pain or burning in chest
vomiting
Additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs (osteoporosis)
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
Cold-like symptoms
cough
dry mouth or throat
headache
sore throat, hoarseness or voice change
Less common or rare
Constipation
nosebleeds
trouble in sleeping

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
Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
burning or pain while urinating, blood in urine, or frequent urge to urinate
chest pain
creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing
dizziness or sense of constant movement or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
irregular or fast heartbeat
itching, rash, or hives
sinus problems
stomach or abdominal pain
swelling of fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Rare
Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
blurred vision or other changes in vision
diarrhea or nausea
fainting or feeling faint
fever
frequent urination or unusual thirst
growth inhibition in children
high blood pressure
increased fat deposits in face, neck, and trunk
increased skin pigmentation
loss of appetite
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
numbness
pain or burning in chest
vomiting
Additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs (osteoporosis)
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
Cold-like symptoms
cough
dry mouth or throat
headache
sore throat, hoarseness or voice change
Less common or rare
Constipation
nosebleeds
trouble in sleeping

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. Stop taking ibuprofen and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

black, bloody, or tarry stools;

coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

swelling or rapid weight gain;

urinating less than usual or not at all;

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;

bloating, gas;

dizziness, headache, nervousness;

skin itching or rash;

blurred vision; or

ringing in your ears.

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

o Arm, back or jaw pain; chest pain or discomfort; chest tightness or heaviness; fast or irregular heartbeat; nausea ; shortness of breath; sweating

• Less common

o Cough; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hives; itching; painful blisters on trunk of body; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; skin rash; tightness in chest; unusual tiredness or weakness ; wheezing

• Rare

o Fainting; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; palpitations; pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

Other 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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

• More Common

o Acid or sour stomach; belching; bladder pain; bloody or cloudy urine ; body aches or pain; chest pain; chills; congestion ; cough; difficult, burning, or painful urination; difficulty in breathing; dry mouth; dryness of throat; ear congestion; fever; frequent urge to urinate; headache; heartburn; hoarseness; indigestion; loss of voice; lower back or side pain; nasal congestion ; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones ; runny nose; sneezing; sore throat; stomach discomfort, upset or pain; stuffy nose; tender, swollen glands in neck; trouble in swallowing; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; voice changes

• Less common

o Abdominal pain; bloody nose; blurred vision; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings; canker sores; difficulty having a bowel movement (stool); discouragement; fatigue; feeling sad or empty; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased urination; irritability; lack of appetite; large amount of cholesterol in the blood; leg pain; loss of interest or pleasure; muscle pain; nausea; painful or difficult urination ; skeletal pain; sore mouth or tongue; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth; sweating; swelling; swelling or inflammation of the mouth; tiredness; troubled breathing; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; unexplained weight loss; vomiting; white patches in mouth and/or on tongue

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

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