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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Body aches or pain
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chills
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congestion
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cough
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diarrhea
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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shivering
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shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness of the chest or wheezing
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trouble with sleeping
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trouble with swallowing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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voice changes
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vomiting
Less common
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Bruising
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darkening of the skin
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depression
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dizziness
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earache
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excessive muscle tone
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fainting
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fractures
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large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
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lower back or side pain
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muscle stiffness
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muscle tension or tightness
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painful or difficult urination
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redness or swelling in the ear
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skin rash
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sore mouth or tongue
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
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 pain
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with moving
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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indigestion
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muscle cramping
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neck pain
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sleeplessness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swollen joints
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unable to sleep
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unexplained runny nose or sneezing
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weakness
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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