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:
Rare
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Bluish color
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changes in skin color
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pain
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swelling of the foot or leg
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tenderness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cloudy urine
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cough
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coughing up blood
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dark urine
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decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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excessive muscle tone
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of discomfort
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fever
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general body swelling
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hives
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increased blood pressure
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased thirst
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inflammation of the joints
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itching
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches or stiffness
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muscle tension or tightness
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nausea or vomiting
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nosebleeds
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
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pale skin
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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problems with vision or hearing
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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red irritated eyes
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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restlessness
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seizures
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skin rash
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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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stomach cramps
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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swollen lymph glands
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swollen or painful glands
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sitting still
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troubled breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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upper right abdominal pain
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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weight gain
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wheezing
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
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:
Incidence not known
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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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hives or welts
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redness of the skin
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sore mouth or tongue
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weight loss
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white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
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