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:
Less common
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Itching of the vagina or genitals
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thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cold clammy skin
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of discomfort
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fever
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general body swelling
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headache
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heavier menstrual periods
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hives or welts
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increased thirst
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inflammation of the joints
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back pain
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muscle aches
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nausea or vomiting
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nosebleeds
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pain
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pain or burning while urinating
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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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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rash
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red, irritated eyes
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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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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sores, welting, or blisters
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stomach cramps or tenderness
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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sweating
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swollen, lymph glands
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tenderness
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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vomiting of blood
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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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:
Less common
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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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black, hairy tongue
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changes in behavior
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discoloration of the tooth (brown, yellow, or gray staining)
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seizures
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sleeplessness
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trouble with sleeping
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unable to sleep
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
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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