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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums, nosebleeds
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confusion
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convulsions
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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fever, chills
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general body swelling
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headache
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irregular heartbeats
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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tremor
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Less common
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Bluish color
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pain, tenderness
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swelling of the foot or leg
Rare
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Diarrhea
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inflammation or swelling
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watery or bloody diarrhea
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody or cloudy urine
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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chest pain
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cough or hoarseness
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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itching, hives
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muscle twitching or jerking
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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stiff neck
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swollen or painful glands
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood
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:
Less common
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Red streaks on the skin
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swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site
Rare
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Itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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redness of the skin
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sore mouth or tongue
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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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: June 01, 2024
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