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:

More common
Bleeding
blurred vision; confusion; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in urine or stools
pinpoint red spots on skin
unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Chest pain or discomfort
chills
cough
eye pain
fever
general feeling of illness
headache
pale skin
rapid weight gain
shortness of breath
slow or irregular heartbeat
sneezing
sore throat
swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
tightness in chest
tingling of hands or feet
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness
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
Back pain
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
changes in vision
delusions
dementia
fear
heartburn
indigestion or stomach discomfort, upset or pain
mood or mental changes
nausea
nervousness
vomiting