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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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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loss of coordination
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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sore throat
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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swollen glands
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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
Less common
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Bloody urine or bloody stools
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chest tightness
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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fainting or loss of consciousness
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fast or irregular breathing
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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itching, skin rash
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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swelling of the eyes, eyelids, face, fingers, or lower legs
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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joint or muscle pain
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pain and redness of the skin in the area of earlier radiation treatment
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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stomach cramps, tenderness, or pain
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watery diarrhea
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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Burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with swallowing
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discouragement
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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feeling sad or empty
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hair loss
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headache
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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increase in heart rate
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irritability
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lightheadedness
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loss of interest or pleasure
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mood changes
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muscle ache, cramp, or stiffness
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain produced by swallowing
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rapid breathing
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sensation of pins and needles
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stabbing pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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sunken eyes
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen joints
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thinning of the hair
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thirst
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
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wrinkled skin
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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