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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Bleeding gums
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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coughing up blood
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difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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headache
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heartburn
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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lump or growth on the skin
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nausea
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nosebleed
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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skin blisters
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skin rash
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stomach pain or cramps
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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tingling of the hands and feet
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ulceration of the skin
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unable to move
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
Less common
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Blurred vision or other change in vision
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change in color vision
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difficulty seeing at night
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eye pain
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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redness of the eye
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tearing
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on lips
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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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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Acne, pimples
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back pain
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bloating
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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fast heartbeat
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss of appetite
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muscle ache or stiffness
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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stuffy or runny nose
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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