Side Effects
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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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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness
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dark urine
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faintness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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fever with or without chills
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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stomach pain
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sudden sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Swelling
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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blue lips and fingernails
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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coughing up blood
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dark urine
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decrease in the amount of urine
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fatigue on exertion
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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increased sweating
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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noisy, rattling breathing
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness of the skin
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shortness of breath
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, fingers, legs, ankles, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing at rest or exertion
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood
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weight gain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Increased heart rate
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
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Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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muscle aches
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
Less common
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Belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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