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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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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indigestion
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stomach upset or tenderness
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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diarrhea
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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confusion
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constipation
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continuing vomiting
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cough
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darkened urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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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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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hair loss
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headache
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heartburn
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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joint or muscle pain
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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 or joint pain
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
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nausea
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nervousness
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nosebleed
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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severe stomach cramps and pain
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slow heartbeat
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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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stomach pain, cramping, tenderness, or burning
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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trembling
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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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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
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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:
Incidence not known
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Bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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double vision
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heartburn
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss or thinning of the hair
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redness or discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: Sept. 01, 2023