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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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bone loss
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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mood swings
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redness of the skin
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing or swallowing
Less common
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Anxiety
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bleeding between periods
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change in pattern of monthly periods
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change in the amount of bleeding during periods
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Back pain
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bloating
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nausea
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severe cramping
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stomach or lower abdominal pain
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thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Cough
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dizziness
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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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 skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Feeling of warmth
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night sweats
Less common
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Constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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muscle pain or stiffness
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weight gain
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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