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
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blindness
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
cold sweats
confusion
decreased vision
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
eye pain
fainting
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache
hives
itching
nausea
nervousness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
shortness of breath
skin rash
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
tearing
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
wheezing
Incidence not known
Hearing loss
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:
More common
Feeling of warmth and redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
sneezing
stuffy nose
Less common
Abnormal ejaculation
abdominal or stomach pain
abnormal vision
acid or sour stomach
back pain
belching
bloody nose
body aches or pain
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
changes in color vision
changes in vision
congestion
cough
diarrhea
difficulty seeing at night
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
dim vision
dry mouth
dryness or soreness of the throat
excessive muscle tone
eye pain
face swelling
fast heartbeat
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
fever
general feeling of discomfort or illness
heartburn
hoarseness
increased redness of the eye
increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
indigestion
itching skin
joint pain
lack or loss of strength
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
muscle cramping
muscle stiffness
muscle tension or tightness
neck pain
pain
pain or burning in the throat
runny nose
sensation of spinning
shivering
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sleeplessness
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swollen joints
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tenderness in the stomach area
trouble with sleeping
trouble with swallowing
unable to sleep
voice changes
watery eyes
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.
