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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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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bloating
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bluish color
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changes in skin color
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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fever
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increased thirst
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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nausea or vomiting
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pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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swelling at the site of injection
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swelling of the foot or leg
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tenderness
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
Rare
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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general body swelling
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headache
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hives
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itching
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss of appetite
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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sore throat
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tightness in the chest
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wheezing
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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chest pain
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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coughing up blood
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult or painful urination
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drowsiness
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hallucinations
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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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irritability
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching or jerking
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nosebleeds
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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seizures
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stiff neck
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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 or painful glands
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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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vomiting of blood
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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weight gain
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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Red streaks on the skin
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swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site
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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