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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Changes in skin color
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diarrhea
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
Rare
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Bloody nose
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burning while urinating
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chest pain, discomfort, or pressure
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chills
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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flushing or redness of the skin
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painful urination
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swelling
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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tightness in the throat
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unusually warm skin
Incidence not known
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Black, hairy tongue
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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cough or hoarseness
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cracks in the skin
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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fever
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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increased thirst
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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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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large blisters on the arms, legs, hands, feet, or upper body
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loss of heat from the body
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lower back or side pain
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nausea or vomiting
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pain
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, swollen skin
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scaly skin
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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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stomach cramps, pains, or tenderness
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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vomiting
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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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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
Rare
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Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full or bloated feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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passing gas
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pressure in the stomach
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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swelling of the stomach area
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
Incidence not known
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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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indigestion
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stomach upset
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, 2024
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