Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and weight loss may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting can be persistent and/or severe. Your doctor may have you drink more fluids if these symptoms occur and prescribe medications to treat the diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual bruising/bleeding, cough/stuffy chest, symptoms of liver problems (such as dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin).
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating), symptoms of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of body, sudden vision problems, slurred speech), severe stomach/abdominal pain, abdominal swelling.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.