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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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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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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chills
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cough
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fever
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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sore throat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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troubled breathing with exertion
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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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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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convulsions
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decreased urination
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deep, dark purple bruises
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, shallow breathing
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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hives, rash, or itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin
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hoarseness
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of consciousness
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muscle cramps
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nausea
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nervousness
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pale, clammy skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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slow speech
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stomachache
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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thirst
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unexplained weight loss
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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wrinkled 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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Abdominal or stomach pain
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back 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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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty with moving
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the arms or legs
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trouble sleeping
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Acid or sour stomach
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anxiety
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belching
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bleeding gums
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bloody eye
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bone pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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darkening of the skin
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decreased appetite
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depression
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double vision
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dry skin
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ear pain
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eye discharge or excessive tearing
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eye pain
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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itching skin
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muscle spasm, stiffness, or weakness
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redness and swelling of the gums
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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stomach discomfort or upset
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stuffy nose
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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