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:
Less common
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Bluish lips or skin
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chills
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fast, weak pulse
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fever
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itching, skin rash
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lightheadedness
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rapid, shallow breathing
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sweating
Rare
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Agitation
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black, bloody, or tarry stools
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black, bloody vomit
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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burning sensation while urinating
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty with breathing
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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fever with or without chills
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headache
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hives or welts
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hostility
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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light-colored stools
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loss of consciousness
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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no blood pressure or pulse
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nosebleed
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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severe sleepiness
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slow, irregular heartbeat
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stomach cramps, severe
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unconsciousness
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weight gain
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white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest pain
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hoarseness
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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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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swollen glands
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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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Constipation
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redness and swelling at the injection site
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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cold hands and feet
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cold sweats
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congestion
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cool pale skin
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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increased hunger
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indigestion
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nightmares
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passing of gas
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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runny nose
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sneezing
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stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
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trouble swallowing
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vaginal yeast infection
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voice changes
Rare
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Belching
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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full feeling
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heartburn
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redness of the skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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