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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Heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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difficulty with breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain and tenderness
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acid or sour stomach
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anxiety
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backache
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belching
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bloody stools
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blurred vision
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breast tenderness, enlargement, pain, or discharge
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change in vaginal discharge
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change in vision
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changes in skin color
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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confusion
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constipation
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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dimpling of the breast skin
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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hives
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hoarseness
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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indigestion
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inverted nipple
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irritation
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itching
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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migraine headache
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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painful or tender cysts in the breasts
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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poor insight and judgment
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problems with memory or speech
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rash
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rectal bleeding
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redness of the skin
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redness or swelling of the breast
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shortness of breath
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slow speech
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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stomach discomfort or upset
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sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sweating
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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trouble recognizing objects
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trouble thinking and planning
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trouble walking
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unpleasant breath odor
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vaginal bleeding
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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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:
More common
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Back pain
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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lack or loss of strength
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pain during sexual intercourse
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passing gas
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Less common
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Increased clear or white vaginal discharge
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leg cramps
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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cramps
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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heavy bleeding
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increased interest in sexual intercourse
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irritability
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itching of the vagina or outside genitals
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joint or muscle pain
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of scalp hair
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mental depression
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mood changes
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muscle stiffness
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pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain in the ankles or knees
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin
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rash
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red, irritated eyes
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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weight changes
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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