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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Black, tarry stools
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chills
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cough
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decreased urine
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dry mouth
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fever
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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seizures
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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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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Rare
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Back pain
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody stools
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bluish color of skin
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blurred or loss of vision
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changes in skin color
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chest pain or tightness
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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dark urine
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depression
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diarrhea
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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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drowsiness
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extra heartbeats
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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flushed, dry skin
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flushing
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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hives or welts
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incoherent speech
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increased hunger
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increased urination
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irregular fast heartbeat
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irritability
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itching
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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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light-colored stools
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metallic taste
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
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muscle weakness
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nervousness
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pain, tenderness, and swelling of foot or leg
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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redness of the skin
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restlessness
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skin rash
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slow heartbeat
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sore mouth or tongue
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen glands
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trembling
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unexplained weight loss
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusually warm skin
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vomiting of blood
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weakness
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weight loss
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
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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:
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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eye pain
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feeling of warmth
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feeling unusually cold
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halos around light
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indigestion
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loss of bowel control
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night blindness
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over bright appearance of lights
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shivering
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stomach discomfort or upset
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tingling of the hands or feet
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tunnel vision
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unusual weight gain or 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: Feb. 01, 2024
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