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
Rare
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Bloody or black, tarry stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in skin color
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changes in urination
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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chills
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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coughing or spitting up blood
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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headache, severe and throbbing
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hearing loss
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hives or welts, skin rash
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joint stiffness
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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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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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nightmares
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numbness of the hands
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pain in the joints
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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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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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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seizures
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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bone pain
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with breathing, chewing, or talking
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double vision
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excessive muscle tone
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feeling of discomfort
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased sensitivity to pain or touch
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irregular or slow heart rate
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loss of sense of smell
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mood changes
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nosebleeds
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rapid heart rate
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sensation of skin burning
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severe sunburn
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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uncontrolled eye movements
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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vaginal yeast infection
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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Runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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: May 01, 2023
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