The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea (79%)
- Nausea (65%)
- Indigestion (38%)
- Vomiting (34%)
- Stomach pain (34%)
- Weight loss (24%)
- Chest pain (24%)
- Stomach discomfort (21%)
- Stomach swelling or bloating (21%)
- Constipation (21%)
- Gas (21%)
- Flu (21%)
- Common cold (17%)
- Feeling tired (17%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Throat pain
- Acid reflux
- Urgency to urinate or pass stool
- Feeling of incomplete passing of stool
- Fever
- Stomach flu
- Stuffy nose
- Fast heartbeat
Juxtapid serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver damage: yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), stomach pain or swelling, loss of appetite, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, confusion
- Allergic reaction: itchy, red rash (hives), shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, face, or eyes
Source: DailyMed
The following Juxtapid side effects have also been reported
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:
More common
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
dark urine
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
sweating
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
yellow eyes and skin
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
Acid or sour stomach
back pain
belching
chills
decreased weight
dizziness
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
frequent urge to defecate
full or bloated feeling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
indigestion
joint pain
muscle aches and pains
passing gas
pressure in the stomach
shivering
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
straining while passing stool
stuffy or runny nose
sweating
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
trouble sleeping
weakness
Incidence not known
Hair loss or thinning of the hair
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. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
