Side Effects
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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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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay colored stools
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased or loss of appetite
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difficult or labored breathing
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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itching
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nausea and vomiting
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rapid weight gain
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skin rash
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stomach pain or tenderness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Agitation
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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decreased urine output
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depression
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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hostility
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indigestion
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irritability
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lethargy
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muscle twitching
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pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth on the skin
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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seizures
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sore throat
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
Incidence not known
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Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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
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diarrhea
Less common
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Hives or welts
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: Feb. 01, 2023
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