Side Effects
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
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
- Cloudy urine
- fever
Incidence not known
- Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- chills
- confusion as to time, place, or person
- cough
- cracks in the skin
- diarrhea
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- hives, itching, skin rash
- holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
- joint or muscle pain
- loss of heat from the body
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- red, irritated eyes
- red, swollen skin
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- scaly skin
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- tightness in the chest
- trouble breathing
- unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
- unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Less common
- Blurred vision
- constipation
- difficulty having a bowel movement
- headache
- nervousness
- pounding in the ears
- redness of the eardrum
- slow or fast heartbeat
- trouble sleeping
- vomiting
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