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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Anxiety
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black, tarry, stools
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bleeding gums
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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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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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depression
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dizziness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever or chills
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
Less common
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Agitation
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back pain
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bone pain
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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dark urine
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drowsiness
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fainting
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hallucinations
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light-colored stools
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or twitching
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
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stiff neck
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sweating
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swollen glands
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trembling
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vomiting
Rare
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Dizziness
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headache
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach cramps
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pain
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody urine
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bruising
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diarrhea
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fast, weak pulse
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feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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general body swelling
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hives or itching
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joint pain
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persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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skin rash or redness
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vomiting of blood
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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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Trouble sleeping
Less common
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Feeling unusually cold or shivering
Rare
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Belching
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change in taste
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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heartburn
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hiccups
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach discomfort or upset
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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