What side effects can this medication cause?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted side 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
Bleeding; blurred vision; confusion; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness.
Less common
Black, tarry stools; bleeding gums; blood in urine or stools; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising.
Rare
Chest pain or discomfort; chills; cough; eye pain; fever; general feeling of illness; headache; pale skin; rapid weight gain; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; sneezing; sore throat; swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs; tightness in chest; tingling of hands or feet; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness; 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
Back pain
Less common
Acid or sour stomach; belching; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings; changes in vision; delusions; dementia; fear; heartburn; indigestion or stomach discomfort, upset or pain; mood or mental changes; nausea; nervousness; vomiting.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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