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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Agitation
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anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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dizziness
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fever or chills
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headache
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irritability
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light-colored stools
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps or spasms
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painful or difficult urination
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stuffy or runny nose
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes and skin
Less common
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Blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in consciousness
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cold sweats
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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discharge, excessive tearing
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discouragement
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excessive muscle tone
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling sad or empty
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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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increased hunger, thirst, and urination
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increased urge to urinate during the night
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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mood changes
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muscle pain, cramps, tension, stiffness, or tightness
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nervousness
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
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sugar in the urine
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sweating
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swelling of the face, feet, lower legs, ankles, or hands
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
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trouble concentrating
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trouble in swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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voice changes
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waking to urinate at night
Incidence not known
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Change in near or distance vision
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difficulty in focusing the eyes
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eye pain
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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Back pain
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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diarrhea
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increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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heartburn
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hives or rash
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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nausea
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rapid weight gain
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stomach discomfort or upset
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or 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: Sept. 01, 2024
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