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Common known side effects

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

- Cough- difficulty swallowing- dizziness- fast heartbeat- hives- itching- muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness, especially if accompanied by unusual tiredness or fever- persistent elevation of liver function tests- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue- shortness of breath- skin rash- tightness in chest- unusual tiredness or weakness - wheezing

Frequency not determined

- Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin- chills- dark-colored urine- diarrhea- fever- itching - joint pain- large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs - red skin lesions, often with a purple center sore- red, irritated eyes- redness, tenderness, itching, burning, or peeling of skin- sore throat- sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips

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

- Headache- hoarseness- lower back or side pain- pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones- painful or difficult urination - stuffy or runny nose

Less common

- Abdominal pain- accidental injury- back pain- belching or excessive gas - constipation- general feeling of discomfort or illness- heartburn, indigestion, or stomach discomfort- lack or loss of strength- loss of appetite- nausea- shivering- sweating- trouble sleeping- vomiting

Frequency not determined

- Appetite increased- black, tarry stools- blindness- bloody nose- bloody or cloudy urine- bluish color changes in skin- blurred vision- bruising, large, flat, blue patches on the skin- chapped, red, or swollen lips- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears- depersonalization- difficult, burning, or painful urination- difficulty seeing at night- dysphoria- euphoria- excessive muscle tone or tension- frequent urge to urinate or defecate- fruit-like breath odor- groin or scrotum pain- inability to have or keep an erection- increased body movements- increased sensitivity of eyes to light- increased sensitivity to touch or pain- increased thirst - increased urination- loss of bladder control- loss of sexual ability, drive, or desire- lumps in breasts- mental depression- nervousness- nightmares- normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier or lasting longer- pale skin- paranoia- pinpoint red spots on skin- slurred speech- swollen or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin- transient, mild, pleasant aromatic odor- unable to move or feel face- unusual bleeding or bruising- weight loss- yellow skin or eyes

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