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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Diarrhea
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loose stools
Less common
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Change in the color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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black, tarry stools
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bladder pain
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody nose
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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burning while urinating
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chest pain
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collection of blood under the skin
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confusion
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cough or hoarseness
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cough producing mucus
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dark urine
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decreased urination
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decreased urine output
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deep, dark purple bruise
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty with breathing or troubled breathing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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extreme fatigue
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth or heat
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fever or chills
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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frequent urge to urinate
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general body swelling
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headache
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hearing loss
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heavier menstrual periods
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increase in heart rate
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increased thirst
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increased urge to urinate during the night
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increased weight
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain or swelling of the treated skin
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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problems with vision or hearing
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rapid breathing
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rapid weight gain
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runny nose
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shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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skin rash
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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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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stuffy or runny nose
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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swollen glands
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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thirst
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tightness of the chest or wheezing
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tingling of the hands or feet
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troubled breathing
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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waking to urinate at night
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weight gain
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wheezing
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wrinkled skin
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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clay-colored stools
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feeling of discomfort
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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high fever
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inflammation of the joints
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irritation or inflammation of the eyelid
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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muscle aches
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rectal bleeding
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swollen lymph glands
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swollen or painful glands
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unpleasant breath odor
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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:
Rare
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Accumulation of pus
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acid or sour stomach
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ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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belching
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blemishes on the skin
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bloated or full feeling
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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constipation
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cracks in the skin
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decreased appetite
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difficulty with moving
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dry skin
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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frequent urge to defecate
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hair loss
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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hives or welts
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increase in body movements
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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irritation or soreness of the mouth
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joint stiffness or swelling
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of heat from the body
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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passing of gas
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peeling of the skin
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pimples
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poor concentration
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pressure in the stomach
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red, sore eyes
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red, swollen skin
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redness of the skin
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scaly skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sleeplessness
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sore mouth or tongue
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soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stomach upset
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straining while passing stool
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen, red, or tender area of infection
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trouble with sleeping
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unable to sleep
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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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