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:
Less common
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Bone or muscle pain
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changes in behavior
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dark urine
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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headache
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irritability
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loss of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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nausea or vomiting
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain
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thoughts of hurting oneself
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Anxiety
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back pain
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chest pain or tightness
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cough
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diarrhea
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dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
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feeling of warmth
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hives, itching skin, rash
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light-colored stools
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noisy breathing
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numbness of the mouth
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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redness of the skin
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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upper right stomach pain
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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chills
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cloudy or blood urine
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fever
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high blood pressure
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painful or difficult urination
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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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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small lumps under the skin
Less common
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Bloated
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collection of blood under skin
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deep, dark purple bruise
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difficulty in moving
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased weight
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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passing gas
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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