Along with its needing effects, a drug 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 family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; worsening of some symptoms of ALS, including spasticity and tiredness or weakness
Less common
Difficulty in breathing; increased cough; pneumonia
Rare
Bloody or cloudy urine, frequent urge to urinate, or painful or difficult urination; convulsions - seizures; fast or pounding heartbeat; fever, chills, or continuing sores in mouth; hypertension - high blood pressure; increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, mood or mental changes, or muscle cramps, pain, or weakness; lack of coordination; lack of energy; mental depression; pain, tenderness, bluish color, or swelling of foot or leg; redness, scaling, or peeling of the skin; swelling of eyelids, mouth, lips, tongue andthroat; swelling of face; trouble in swallowing; yellow eyes or skin
More common side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal pain or gas; dizziness; drowsiness; loss of appetite; numbness or tingling around the mouth
Less common
Back or muscle pain or stiffness; constipation; general feeling of discomfort or illness; hair loss; headache; irritation or soreness of mouth; runny nose; skin rash or itching; trouble in sleeping
This drug may also cause the following side effect that your family doctor will watch for:
More common
Liver problems
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.