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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Blindness
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bloody eye
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blurred vision or loss of vision
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decreased vision or other changes in vision
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disturbed color perception
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dizziness
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double vision
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dry eye
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eye pain
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fainting
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feeling of having something in the eye
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halos around lights
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headache
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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red, sore eyes
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redness of the white part of the eyes or inside of the eyelids
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redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across a part of vision
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sensitivity of the eye to light
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tearing of the eyes
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tunnel vision
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watering of the eyes
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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difficulty or trouble breathing
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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head congestion
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hoarseness, loss of voice, or other voice changes
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loss of consciousness
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muscle aches and pains
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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pale skin
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runny or stuffy nose
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severe, sudden headache
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shivering
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slow wound healing
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slurred speech
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Back pain
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty with moving
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muscle stiffness
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swelling or redness in the joints
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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