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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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills
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fever or chills
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lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills
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painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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shortness of breath
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Itching
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joint pain
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large, swollen hives
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skin rash
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
Rare
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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diarrhea
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muscle pain
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muscle twitching
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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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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sore throat
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sudden jerky movements of the body
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
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bone pain
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clay colored stools
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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difficult breathing
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headache
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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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trouble getting pregnant
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troubled or quick, shallow breathing
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yellow 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:
Less common
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Changes in menstrual period
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nausea and vomiting
Rare
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Anxiety
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confusion
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dry mouth
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hyperventilation
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irregular heartbeats
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irritability
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no muscle tone or movement
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Hives or welts
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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