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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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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painful or difficult urination
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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suicidal thoughts
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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back or side pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in walking and balance
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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changes in urination
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chest tightness or heaviness
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cold, clammy, or pale skin
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cough
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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headache, severe and throbbing
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat
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itching skin
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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light-colored stools
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loss of ability to use or understand speech or language
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasm or jerking of the legs or arms
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nausea
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numbness of the hands
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pain in the ankles or knees
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pounding in the ears
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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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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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severe constipation
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severe sunburn
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severe vomiting
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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small red or purple spots on the skin
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stomach cramps or pain
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Bone pain
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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excessive muscle tone
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increased sensitivity to pain or touch
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rhythmic movement of muscles
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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swelling of the joints
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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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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runny nose
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sneezing
Rare
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Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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eye pain
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hearing loss
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loss of sense of smell
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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