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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Abdominal pain or swelling
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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black, tarry stools
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blood in the eyes
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blood in the urine
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blurred vision
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bruising or purple areas on the skin
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chest pain or discomfort
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chest tightness or heaviness
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confusion
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coughing up blood
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decreased alertness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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headache
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joint pain or swelling
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nausea
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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pounding in the ears
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shortness of breath
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slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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lightheadedness or fainting
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painful urination
Rare
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Blue lips and fingernails
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changes in skin color
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cold hands and feet
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
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fever or chills
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pale skin
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paralysis of the face
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rapid, shallow breathing
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severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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troubled breathing
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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difficulty in swallowing
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hives
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irritation
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itching
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joint stiffness
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of legs
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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rash
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red or dark brown urine
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redness of the skin
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of shortness of breath for no apparent reason
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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swelling of the eyelids, lips, hands, or feet
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wheezing
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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Fear or nervousness
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pain where the needle is placed
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pelvic pain
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sleeplessness
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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, 2024
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