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:
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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darkened urine
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decreased urine
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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indigestion
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
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nausea
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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skin rash, hives, itching
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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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stomach cramps
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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trembling
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or 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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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
Less common
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Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Rare
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Acne
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back pain
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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full feeling
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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loss or thinning of the hair
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muscular weakness
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passing gas
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe sunburn
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen joints
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: May 01, 2023
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