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:
Less common
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Anxiety
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody, black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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darkened urine
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dehydration
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruity mouth odor
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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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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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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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
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow eyes or skin
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Clay-colored stools
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difficulty with breathing
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drowsiness
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fainting
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headache
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irregular heartbeat
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muscle tremors
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noisy breathing
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rapid, deep breathing
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recurrent fainting
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restlessness
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skin rash
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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heartburn
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increase in body movements
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
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muscular tenderness, wasting or weakness
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passing gas
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redistribution or accumulation of body fat
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble concentrating
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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: Sept. 01, 2024
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