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:

Less common or rare

Abdominal or stomach pain (severe) or swelling; back pain; blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin or lips or mucous membranes (moist lining of many body cavities, including the mouth, lips, inside of nose, anus, and vagina); blood in eyes; bloody or black tarry stools; bruising or purple areas on skin; change in mental status; convulsions (seizures); coughing up blood; dark or bloody urine; decreased alertness; dizziness; fever, chills, or sore throat; headache (severe or continuing); joint pain or swelling; nosebleeds; pale color of skin; paralysis or problems with coordination; pinpoint red spots on skin; red lesions on the skin, often with a purple center; red, thickened, or scaly skin; sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth; stammering or other difficulty in speaking; unusually heavy bleeding or oozing from cuts or wounds; unusual tiredness; unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weakness; yellow eyes or skin

Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Skin rash

Less common or rare

General feeling of discomfort or illness; hives or itching of skin; ringing or buzzing in ears

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

Abdominal or stomach pain (mild); diarrhea; indigestion; nausea

Less common

Bloating or gas; dizziness; vomiting

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