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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Diarrhea
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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painful or difficult urination
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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bloody or cloudy urine
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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bruising
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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coughing or vomiting blood
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cracks in the skin
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dark-colored urine
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficult or troubled breathing
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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extreme fatigue
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fast heartbeat
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fast, weak pulse
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feeling of discomfort
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general body swelling
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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heavier menstrual periods
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high fever
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hives
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hoarseness
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increased thirst
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inflammation of the joints
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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loss of heat from the body
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muscle aches
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muscle cramps or spasms
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea or vomiting
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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pain in the ankles or knees
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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pale skin
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persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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problems with bleeding or clotting
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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red, swollen skin
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scaly skin
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seizures
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severe stomach pain
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slow or irregular breathing
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen lymph glands
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tightness in the chest
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual weight loss
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting of blood
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weight gain
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wheezing
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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vaginal yeast infection
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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constipation
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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heartburn
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increase in body movements
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increased clear or white vaginal discharge
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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passing gas
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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unable to sleep
Incidence not known
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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discharge, excessive tearing
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: June 01, 2024
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