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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Body aches or pain
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cough
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ear congestion
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gas with stomach pain
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hoarseness
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lightheadedness
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches and pains
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pain or tenderness around the eyes or cheekbones
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rapid and sometimes shallow breathing
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shivering
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stomach fullness
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stuffy nose
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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trouble sleeping
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warmth on the skin
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wrinkled skin
Less common
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
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agitation
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding from the gums or nose
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blindness
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the stool or change in bowel habits
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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broken bones
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change in size, shape, or color of an existing mole
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change in skin color
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chest pain, tightness, or heaviness
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chills
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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cold hands and feet
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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coughing or spitting up blood
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decreased urination
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decreased vision
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depression
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty, burning, or painful urination
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dimpling of the breast skin
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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forgetfulness
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frequent urge to urinate
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general feeling of illness
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hair loss
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased thirst
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inverted nipple
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irregular breathing
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irregular pulse
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irritability
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light colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lump in the breast or under your arm
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lump or swelling in the stomach
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mole that leaks fluid or bleeds
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muscle cramps or spasms
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nausea
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new mole
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night sweats
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no blood pressure or pulse
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noisy breathing
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numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, or face
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury present
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pale skin
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persistent non-healing sore on your skin
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pink growth
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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raised, firm, or bright red patch
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redness or swelling of the breast
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seeing or hearing things that are not there
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seizures
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sharp back pain just below your ribs
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shiny bump on your skin
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slurred speech or problems with swallowing
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sneezing
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or mouth
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spitting up blood
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stiff neck
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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sudden high fever or low grade fever for months
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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swollen neck veins
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tiredness
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trouble breathing
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trouble thinking
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unconsciousness
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unexplained bruising or bleeding
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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visual disturbances
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow skin or eyes
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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diarrhea
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inability to move the arms and legs
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joint or muscle pain
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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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red, scaling, or crusted skin
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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Bladder pain
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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pounding in the ears
Less common
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Abnormal healing
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decrease in height
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with walking
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dry mouth
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loss of hearing
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loss of strength or energy
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menstrual changes
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muscle or joint stiffness, tightness, or rigidity
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muscle pain or weakness
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, and feet
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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: Aug. 01, 2023