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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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change or loss of taste
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chest pain or discomfort
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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decrease in the frequency and amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult or painful urination
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fever
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headache
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hearing loss
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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seizures
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Arm, leg, back, or jaw pain
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough or hoarseness
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cramps
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difficulty in moving
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dry throat
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ear congestion
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fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
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increased blinking
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loss of voice
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muscle stiffness or twitching
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nervousness
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pain, cramps, or heavy menstrual bleeding
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pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
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pounding in the ears
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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swelling of the testes
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tightness in the chest
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twitching of the eyelids
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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cold, clammy, pale skin
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confusion
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difficulty swallowing
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discouragement
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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excitement
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling sad or empty
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general feeling of illness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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shivering
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slowing of labor
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stiff neck or back
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sweating
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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weakness of the muscles in your face
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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constipation
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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heartburn
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indigestion
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passing gas
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Incidence not known
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Abnormal ejaculation
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decreased sexual performance or desire
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loss of bladder and bowel control
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loss of genital sensation and sexual function
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no sensation in the legs
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numbness
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unable to move the legs
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: April 01, 2023
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