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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Difficult or trouble breathing
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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tightness in the chest
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bloody or cloudy urine
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chills
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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dark urine
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headache
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increased sweating
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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seizures
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stomach pain
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or 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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Drowsiness
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lightheadedness
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relaxed and calm feeling
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sleepiness
Incidence not known
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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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: Nov. 01, 2023