Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur

Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as bone cancer. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Abdominal pain; confusion; constipation; depression; dry mouth; headache; incoherent speech; increased urination; loss of appetite; metallic taste; muscle weakness; nausea ; thirst; unusual tiredness; vomiting; weight loss

Less common

Arm, back or jaw pain; chest pain or discomfort; chest tightness or heaviness; cough; difficult or labored breathing; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; nausea; shortness of breath; sneezing; sore throat; sweating; wheezing

Symptoms of overdose

Constipation; headache; loss of appetite; muscle weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away after the test 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

Acid or sour stomach; belching; blurred vision; body aches or pain; congestion; diarrhea; difficulty having a bowel movement (stool); difficulty in moving; dizziness; heartburn; hoarseness; indigestion; lack or loss of strength; muscle pain or stiffness; nervousness; pain in joints; pounding in the ears; runny nose; tender swollen glands in neck; trouble in swallowing; voice changes

Less common

Discouragement; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; feeling sad or empty; irritability; lack of appetite; leg cramps; loss of interest or pleasure; neck pain; rash; sensation of spinning; sleeplessness; tiredness; tooth disorder; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping

Rare

Pain at the place of injection during or following injection; tingling feeling in hands and feet; urge for bowel movement

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