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
Abdominal or stomach cramping, burning, or tenderness
back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
bloating
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
blue lips and fingernails
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles” , or tingling feelings
chest pain
chills
clay-colored stools
clear or bloody discharge from nipple
cloudy urine
confusion
constipation
cough or hoarseness
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
coughing up blood
dark urine
decrease in urine-concentrating ability
decreased appetite
diarrhea
difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
difficulty swallowing
dimpling of breast skin
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
dry mouth
fast or irregular heartbeat
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general body swelling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
headache
heartburn
hives or welts
increased blood pressure
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
increased sweating
indigestion
inverted nipple
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
lump in breast or under the arm
muscle cramps or pain
nausea and vomiting
nosebleeds
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands, feet, or lips
painful or difficult urination
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
persistent crusting or scaling of nipple
pinpoint red or purple spots on skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red, irritated eyes
redness or swelling of breast
redness, soreness or itching skin
seizures
severe stomach pain
shakiness and unsteady walk
shortness of breath
skin rash
sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
sugar in the urine
swelling in legs and ankles
swelling of face, hands, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen or painful glands
thickening of bronchial secretions
tightness in chest
trembling
troubled breathing
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight loss
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weakness and heaviness of legs
weight gain
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Difficulty sleeping
disorientation
drowsiness to profound coma
hallucination
lethargy
lightheadedness
mood or other mental changes
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the 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
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
bleeding after menopause
burning feeling in chest or stomach
discoloration of skin
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
inability to have or keep an erection
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
muscle spasm
restlessness
sensation of spinning
severe sunburn
stomach upset
stopping of menstrual bleeding
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
