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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Bruising
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cough
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of discomfort
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint pain or swelling
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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muscle cramps, pain, or stiffness
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problems with bleeding or clotting
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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swollen lymph glands
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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noisy breathing
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rapid, shallow breathing
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sweating
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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itching, swelling, redness, tenderness, or hard lump at the injection site
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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tremor
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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:
Less common
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Back pain
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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small lumps under the skin
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weight loss
Rare
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Bone pain
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feeling cold
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headache
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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