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:
More common
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Blemishes on the skin or pimples
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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body aches or pain
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chills
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congestion
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cough
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deep cracks, grooves, or lines in the skin
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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fever
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headache
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hoarseness
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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runny nose
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severe dry skin
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skin rash
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble with breathing on exertion
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trouble with swallowing
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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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voice changes
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vomiting
Less common
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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confusion
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decreased urination
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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increase in heart rate
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lightheadedness
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rapid, shallow breathing
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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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sunken eyes
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thirst
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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cracked lips
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diarrhea
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difficulty in swallowing
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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stiff neck or back
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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Belching
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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discharge from the eye
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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discouragement
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excessive tearing
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feeling sad or empty
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritability
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lack or loss of appetite
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of interest or pleasure
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pain
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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sleeplessness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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, 2024
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