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:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bladder pain
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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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body aches or pain
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chest tightness
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty in breathing
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dizziness
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ear congestion
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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general feeling of tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hoarseness
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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nausea
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nervousness
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nosebleed
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pain
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach cramps
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stuffy or runny nose
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tenderness
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tingling of the hands or feet
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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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 or bloody diarrhea
Less common
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Anxiety
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burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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chest pain
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confusion
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dark urine
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decreased urine
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depressed mood
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difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or talking
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double vision
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drooping eyelids
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drowsiness
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dry skin and hair
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facial swelling
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feeling cold
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased thirst
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inability to move the arms and legs
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irritability
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light-colored stools
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lightheadedness
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muscle cramp, stiffness, or weakness
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numbness in the hands, feet, or lips
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rapid, shallow breathing
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seizures
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sensation of pins and needles
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sensitivity to heat
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skin rash
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stabbing pain
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stiff neck or back
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, hands, or feet
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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trouble sleeping
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes and skin
Rare
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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darkening of the skin
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fainting
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hives, itching
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indigestion
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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muscle pain
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the skin
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swelling of the eyelids or lips
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swollen glands
Incidence not known
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Blue or pale skin
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chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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increased hunger
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increased urination
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trouble breathing
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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Back, neck, arm, or leg pain
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difficulty in moving
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loss of or change in taste
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thinning of the hair or hair loss
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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, 2023