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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Bleeding gums
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing up blood
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difficulty in swallowing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever
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headache
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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lower back or side pain
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nosebleeds
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painful or difficult urination
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on skin
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or dark brown urine
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red or black, tarry stools
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sweating
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Blue lips and fingernails
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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dark-colored urine
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fast heartbeat
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increased sweating
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light-colored stools
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no blood pressure or pulse
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pale skin
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unconsciousness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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back or leg pains
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bloated stomach
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chest tightness
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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general body swelling
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hives, itching, rash
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indigestion
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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noisy breathing
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pain and fullness in the right upper abdomen or stomach
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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sore throat
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swelling of the eyes, face, hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual lumps or masses
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vomiting of blood
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weight gain or loss
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:
Less common
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Indigestion
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passing of gas
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stomach fullness
Incidence not known
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Blue-green to black skin discoloration
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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pain, redness, soreness, or sloughing of the skin at the injection site
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sores, welting, or blisters
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: April 01, 2024
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