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:
Rare
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Blood in the urine
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burning while urinating
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cough or hoarseness
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difficult or painful urination
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fever or chills
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
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black, tarry stools
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bloating
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chest pain
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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hives
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itching
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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nausea or vomiting
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain
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shortness of breath
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen or painful glands
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tightness in the chest
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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wheezing
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worsening of asthma
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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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Itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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body aches or pain
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congestion
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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heartburn
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heavy bleeding
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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pain
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painful menstruation
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runny or stuffy nose
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skin rash
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort or upset
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble with swallowing
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voice changes
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weakness
Rare
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Abnormal stools
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absent missed or irregular menstrual periods
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blindness
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blue-yellow color blindness
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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decreased vision
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difficulty with moving
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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eye pain
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full feeling
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headache, severe and throbbing
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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nervousness
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passing gas
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sleeplessness
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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swollen joints
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Hearing loss
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: May 01, 2024
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