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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Skin rash (severe) with itching
Less common
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Skin rash with symptoms such as fever, blistering, oral lesions, conjunctivitis, swelling, muscle aches, or joint aches
Rare
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Difficulty in breathing
Incidence unknown
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Agitation
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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depression
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness
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fatigue
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fever
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general body swelling
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headache
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hostility
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irritability
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lethargy
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loss of appetite
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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seizures (convulsions)
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sore throat
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stupor
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swelling of face, ankles, or hands
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellowing of the 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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Body aches or pain
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cough
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diarrhea
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discouragement
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ear congestion
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fear
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feeling sad or empty
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of voice
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muscle aches and pains
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nasal congestion
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nervousness
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pain, localized
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pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
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runny nose
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shivering
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shortness of breath
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sneezing
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sweating
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tightness in chest
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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wheezing
Less common
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Abdominal pain, generalized
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dryness or soreness of throat
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hoarseness
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sleeplessness
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tender, swollen glands in neck
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trouble in swallowing
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unable to sleep
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voice 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: Sept. 01, 2024
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