Take the drug with meals or with milk if GI upset occurs; changes in diet will be needed.
Have regular follow-up visits to your doctor for blood tests to evaluate drug effectiveness.
You may experience these side effects: Diarrhea, loss of appetite, flatulence (eat frequent small meals); muscular aches and pains, bone and joint discomfort; dizziness, faintness, blurred vision (use caution if driving or operating dangerous equipment).
Report severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, fever and chills or sore throat, severe headache, vision changes.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Tell any health care provider who is taking care of you that you are using this drug.