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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
diarrhea
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
vomiting
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramping, burning, or tenderness
back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody or black, tarry stools
blue lips and fingernails
blurred vision
breast enlargement and tenderness
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning upper abdominal pain
canker sores
change in consciousness
change in hearing
chest pain, discomfort, or burning
clay colored stools
cloudy or bloody urine
confusion
continuing diarrhea
cough or hoarseness
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
cracks in the skin
dark urine
decreased appetite
decreased vision or any change in vision
depression
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
double vision
dry mouth
extreme fatigue
false sense of well-being
feeling of unreality
feeling of warmth
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general body swelling
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
hair loss
headache
heavier menstrual periods
hives or welts
increased hunger
increased sweating
increased thirst
increased urination
irregular breathing
irritation and swelling of the eye
itching skin
jerky movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
joint pain
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of balance control
loss of bladder control
loss of consciousness
loss of hearing
loss of heat from the body
lower back or side pain
mask-like face
mental confusion
mood swings
muscle aches, pains, or weakness
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
nervousness
noisy, rattling breathing
nosebleeds
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pain in ankles or knees
pain or discomfort in upper stomach or throat
pain with swallowing
painful or difficult urination
painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
pale skin
persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
personality changes
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
scaly skin
seeing double
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
sense of detachment from self or body
severe constipation
severe mental changes
severe or continuing stomach pain
shortness of breath
shuffling walk
skin rash
slow, fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
slowed movements
slurred speech
small red or purple spots on the skin
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
stiffness of the arms and legs
sudden loss of consciousness
sugar in the urine
swelling in the legs and ankles
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
swollen or painful glands
tightness in the chest
trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
troubled breathing at rest
troubled breathing with exertion
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vaginal bleeding
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
weight gain
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Frequent urge to defecate
rectal bleeding, burning, dryness, itching, or pain
straining while passing stool
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion about identity, place, and time
severe headache
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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
Mild headache
Less common
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hearing loss
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
sleepiness
trouble with concentrating
Rare
Anxiety
bloated full feeling
changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
involuntary muscle movements
lightheadedness
passing gas
sensation of spinning
sleeplessness
tiredness
trouble with speaking
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.