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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Rash
Less Common
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blurred vision
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general tiredness and weakness
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heavy jaw feeling
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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itching
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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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loosening of a tooth
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomachache
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Lower back pain
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muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness
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pain or burning while urinating
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sudden decrease in amount of urine
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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Abnormal dreams
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belching
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difficulty in moving
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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headache
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heartburn
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passing gas
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redistribution or accumulation of body fat
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swollen joints
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weight loss
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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