COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- abnormal liver function tests
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- throat irritation
- inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
- headache
- cough
- nausea
- vomiting
- gas
- burping
- diarrhea
- stomach cramps
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- anemia
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- pink eye
- dry mouth
- stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
- indigestion
- constipation
- hair loss
- backache
- muscle pain
- dizziness
- pain
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- low energy and weakness
- generalized weakness
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout
- low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
- decreased blood platelets
- very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
- low levels of white blood cells
- increased eosinophils in the blood
- inflammation of the spinal cord
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium
- fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium
- inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle
- worsening asthma
- inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
- pleuritis, a condition where the covering of the lung becomes inflamed
- pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells
- blood coming from anus
- liver failure
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- inflammation of the gallbladder
- a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
- acute inflammation of the pancreas
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
- kidney stones
- decreased kidney function
- pyoderma gangrenosum, a condition where large painful skin sores form
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules
- a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow
- high pressure within the skull
- diabetes insipidus with kidney complications
- a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine
- a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
- a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- confusion
- a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
- eye pain
- ringing in the ears
- an earache
- low blood pressure
- a sore throat
- a stuffy and runny nose
- kidney failure
- inflammation of the epididymis of the testicles
- low sperm count
- abnormally long or heavy periods
- itching
- acne
- joint pain
- neck pain
- cramps
- drowsiness
- sensation of spinning or whirling
- fever
- low energy
- flu-like symptoms
- excessive sweating
- muscle tremors
- visible water retention
- puffy face from water retention
- decreased appetite
- increased hunger
- swollen lymph nodes
- ineffective painful straining of stool or urine
- difficult or painful urination
- abdominal bloating
- fast heartbeat
