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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Cough
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diarrhea
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fever
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headache
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nausea
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numbness or tingling of the face, feet, or hands
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pain in the joints
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pain in the muscles
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skin rash
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unusual feeling of discomfort or illness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest pain
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chills
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fast, shallow breathing
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feeling of fullness
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general feeling of discomfort
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hives or welts, itching
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indigestion
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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muscle cramping
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muscle spasm or jerking of the arms and legs
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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seizures
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sleepiness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sudden loss of consciousness
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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yellow eyes and 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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Abnormal dreams
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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lightheadedness
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sensation of spinning
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severe and throbbing headache
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stomach upset
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tenderness in the stomach area
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Abnormal breathing sounds
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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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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
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hair loss
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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muscle weakness
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sweating
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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thinning of the hair
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unexplained weight loss
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: June 01, 2024
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