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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Bloody, black, or tarry stools
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bone pain
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chest pain or tightness
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constipation
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cough
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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dry skin and hair
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feeling cold
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fever
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hair loss
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heartburn
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hoarseness or husky voice
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indigestion
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itching, skin rash
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muscle cramps
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nausea
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pain in the arms or legs
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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slowed heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
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watery or bloody diarrhea
Less common
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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision or other changes in vision
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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dark urine
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darkening of the skin
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decreased appetite
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficulty with breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking
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dizziness
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double vision
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drooping eyelids
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drowsiness
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eye discharge or excessive tearing
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eye pain or sensitivity to light
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fainting
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headache, possibly severe
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hives or welts
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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muscle weakness
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pain, itching, burning, swelling, bleeding, or a lump under the skin where the needle was placed
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painful or difficult urination
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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sensation of pins and needles
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severe tiredness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stabbing pain
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stomach tenderness
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swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weight gain
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Anxiety
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bloating
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blue or pale skin
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chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
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confusion
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difficulty with moving
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fast heartbeat
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased thirst
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
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pains in the stomach or side, possibly radiating to the back
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skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis
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sores, welts, or blisters on the skin
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stiff neck or back
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bleeding gums
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general body swelling
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inability to move the arms and legs
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joint or muscle pain
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nosebleeds
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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throbbing 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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Headache
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble sleeping
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weight 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: June 01, 2024
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