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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decreased urination
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fever
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increase in heart rate
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lightheadedness
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sunken eyes
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tenderness, swelling, warmth, or skin discoloration at the injection site
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thirst
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wrinkled skin
Less common
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Hard lump at the injection site
Rare
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Blood in the urine
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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changes in skin color
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chest pain or discomfort
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of consciousness
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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seizures
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slurred speech
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swelling
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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trouble with speaking
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trouble breathing
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives or welts, itching
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joint pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the 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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Belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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dizziness
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feeling of indigestion
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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hearing loss
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hiccups
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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pain in the chest below the breastbone
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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weight loss
Less common
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Feeling of warmth
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pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sudden sweating
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unusually warm skin
Rare
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Abnormal dreams
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blemishes on the skin
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bumps on the skin
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in taste
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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difficulty with moving
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discharge, excessive tearing
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excess air or gas in the stomach
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extreme thirst
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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flushed, dry skin
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frequent urination
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fruit-like breath odor
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full feeling
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heartburn
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increased hunger
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased urination
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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muscle ache, cramp, stiffness, or weakness
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oily skin
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passing gas
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pimples
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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severe constipation
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severe sunburn
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sleepiness
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stomach distension
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sweating
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swollen joints
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trouble performing routine tasks
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trouble sleeping
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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weight gain
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white patches with diaper rash
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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