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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

White patches in mouth and throat

Less common

Diarrhea; ear ache; fever; lower abdominal pain; nausea; pain on passing urine; redness or discharge of the eye, eyelid, or lining of the eye; shortness of breath; sore throat; trouble in swallowing; vaginal discharge (creamy white) and itching; vomiting

Rare

Blindness, blurred vision, eye pain; large hives; bone fractures; diabetes mellitus [increased hunger, thirst, or urination]; excess facial hair in women; fullness or roundness of face, neck, and trunk; growth reduction in children or adolescents; heart problems; high blood pressure; hives and skin rash; impotence in males; lack of menstrual periods; muscle wasting; numbness and weakness of hands and feet; weakness; swelling of face, lips, or eyelids; tightness in chest, troubled breathing, or wheezing

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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Cough; general aches and pains or general feeling of illness; greenish-yellow mucus in nose; headache; hoarseness or other voice changes; loss of appetite; runny, sore, or stuffy nose; unusual tiredness; weakness

Less common

Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds; dizziness; eye irritation; feeling 'faint'; giddiness; irregular or painful menstrual periods; irritation due to inhalant; joint pain; migraines; mouth irritation; muscle soreness, sprain, or strain; sneezing; stomach pain or burning

Rare

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