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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
- Back pain
- bladder pain
- bleeding from the gums or nose
- bloody or cloudy urine
- bluish lips or skin
- changes in mood
- chills
- difficult, burning, or painful urination
- dizziness
- eye pain
- fever
- frequent urge to urinate
- groin pain
- headache
- irritability
- lower back or side pain
- muscle aches
- pain or burning with urination
- ringing in the ears
- stomach pain
- swelling of the arm or leg
Incidence not known
- Arm, back, or jaw pain
- black, tarry stools
- chest pain or discomfort
- confusion
- cough or urge to cough
- decrease in amount of urine
- difficulty with breathing
- difficulty with swallowing
- fainting
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
- nausea
- noisy, rattling breathing
- pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- severe, sudden headache
- skin rash, hives, itching
- slurred speech
- sudden loss of coordination
- sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
- sweating
- swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
- tightening of your throat
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vision changes
- vomiting
- weight gain
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
- Acne or pimples
Less common
- Attack, assault, or force
- difficulty in moving
- joint pain
- muscle pain or stiffness
- not able to ejaculate semen
- pain or redness at the injection site
- trouble sleeping
- weight gain
Incidence not known
- Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- hearing loss
- inability to have or keep an erection
- increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- increased interest in sexual intercourse
- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- more erections than usual or erections that last a long time
- swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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