Side Effects
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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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Abdominal or stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
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belching
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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cloudy urine
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constipation
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decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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feeling of indigestion
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headache
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increased bleeding time
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itching skin or rash
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loss of appetite
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nausea and vomiting
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pain in the chest below the breastbone
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pale skin
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severe stomach pain
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swelling
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weight loss
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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confusion
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depression
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difficult or troubled breathing
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hives
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hostility
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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loss of consciousness
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muscle twitching
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nervousness
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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sleepiness
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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hearing loss
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lack or loss of strength
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passing gas
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: Nov. 01, 2020
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