Side Effects of This Medicine

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Black, tarry stools; burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs; chills; cough ; fever; difficulty breathing ; noisy breathing; painful or difficult urination; sensation of pins and needles; sore throat; sores, ulcers or white spots on lips or in mouth; stabbing pain in extremities; swollen glands; unusual bleeding or bruising; wheezing

Symptoms of overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Darkening of skin ; diarrhea; dizziness; fainting ; loss of appetite ; mental depression; nausea ; skin rash; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; chest pain or tightness ; shortness of breath; dry mouth; fatigue; blurred vision; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; headache; increased hunger; increased thirst; high blood pressure; convulsions (seizures); decreased urine output; mood changes; muscle pain or cramps; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips ; confusion ; faintness, or light-headedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position ; sudden sweating; trouble in sleeping; general feeling of discomfort or illness; nervousness; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse ; palpitations; tremors

Other 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

Body aches or pain; choking; congestion; dryness of throat; high-pitched noise when breathing; hoarseness; runny nose; sneezing; trouble in swallowing; voice changes

Less common

Abdominal or stomach pain; cough producing mucus; flu-like symptoms; irritation or inflammation of eye; muscle pain; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; sleep disorders; stuffy nose; tremors; white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.