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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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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body aches or pain
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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cracked lips
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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deep cracks, grooves, or lines in the skin
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diarrhea
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difficulty in swallowing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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itching, skin rash
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
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runny nose
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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sneezing
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sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
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swelling
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands and feet
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trouble breathing
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ulceration of the skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Confusion
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decreased urination
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fever
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increase in heart rate
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lightheadedness
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loss of heat from the body
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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wrinkled 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:
More common
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in taste
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constipation
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decreased appetite
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decreased weight
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discharge, excessive tearing
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hair loss or thinning of hair
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increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of taste
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nausea
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
Less common
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Eye redness, irritation, or pain
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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