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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Back pain
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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cough with mucus
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness
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fever
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loss of bladder or bowel control
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unable to move the legs
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Anxiety
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confusion or excitement
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depression
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fainting
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falling
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lightheadedness
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loss of memory
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memory or attention span problems
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nightmares or vivid dreams
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rapid, shallow breathing
Rare
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Seizures
Incidence not known
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Headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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redness of the skin
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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 breathing or swallowing
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unusual drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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bone pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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dry throat
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ear congestion
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of warmth
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of voice
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muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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sensation of spinning
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stuffy or runny nose
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Bloody nose
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dry skin
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frequent urination
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pale-colored urine
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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