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:
More common
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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loss of taste
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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muscle weakness
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nervousness
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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peeling and loosening of the skin
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restlessness
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seizures
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severe, sudden headache
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skin rash
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach cramps
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sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
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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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swollen glands
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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trembling or shaking of hands or feet
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trouble sleeping
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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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vision changes
Rare
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Blood in the urine
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decreased urination
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difficulty in moving
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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swollen joints
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the stools
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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itching skin
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joint or muscle pain
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muscle jerking of the arms and legs
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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slow speech
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sudden loss of consciousness
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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Constipation
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dry skin
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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stomach pain
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weight changes
Less common
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Blemishes on the skin
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headache
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increased appetite
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loss or thinning of the hair
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pimples
Incidence not known
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Double vision
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seeing double
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uncontrolled eye movements
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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