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:
Less common
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Chills
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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dizziness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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increased in seizure frequency or severity
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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severe thirst
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating of the abdomen or stomach
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changes in behavior
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discouragement
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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feeling sad or empty
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hives, rash, or itching skin
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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 sex organs
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid, shallow breathing
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach pain
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thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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cough
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hoarseness
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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fainting spells
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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high fever
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hostility
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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severe sleepiness
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sore throat
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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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Blurred vision
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double vision
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sensation of spinning or constant movement
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sleepiness
Less common
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Changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loss of interest or pleasure
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble concentrating
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unusual weight gain or 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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