Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
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
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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rapid weight gain
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Cough
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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headache
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muscle aches
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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tightness of the chest
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Chest pain
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clay colored stools
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dark urine
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decrease in the amount of urine
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decreased appetite
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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irregular breathing
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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noisy, rattling breathing
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pale skin
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skin rash, itching
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stomach pain or tenderness
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troubled breathing at rest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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vomiting
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yellow skin or eyes
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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sweating
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:
Less common
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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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feeling of warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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