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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acne or oily skin
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decreased breast size
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enlarging clitoris
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hoarseness or deepening of the voice
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menstrual changes
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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unnatural hair growth or loss
Rare
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Continuing nausea
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives
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itching
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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purple or red-colored spots on the body or inside the mouth or nose
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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sore throat
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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wheezing
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach bloating, cramps, or pain
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anxiety
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bleeding from gums or nose
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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bloody or cloudy urine
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in vaginal discharge
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changes in skin color, pain, or tenderness
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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clear or bloody discharge from nipple
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confusion
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constipation
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convulsions
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darkening of urine
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decrease in amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with speaking
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dimpling of the breast skin
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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eye pain
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fainting
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fever
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fluid-filled skin blisters
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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heavy bleeding
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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indigestion
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inverted nipple
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irregular heartbeats
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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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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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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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 pain or stiffness
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nausea
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noisy, rattling breathing
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain in the ankles or knees
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain or feeling of pressure in pelvis
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pelvic pain
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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poor insight and judgment problems with memory or speech
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red, irritated eyes
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redness or swelling of the breast
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ringing in the ears
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sensitivity to the sun
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shortness of breath
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skin thinness
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slow speech
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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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 pain
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sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sweating
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swelling
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swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
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tenderness of the breast
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thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
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tiredness
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tremor
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trouble recognizing objects
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trouble thinking and planning
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trouble walking
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troubled breathing at rest
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unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
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unpleasant breath odor
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vaginal bleeding
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vision changes
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vomiting of blood
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weakness
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weight gain
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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:
Incidence not known
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Blemishes on the skin
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brown, blotchy spots on the exposed skin
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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depression
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headache, severe and throbbing
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increase or decrease in weight
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increased interest in sexual intercourse
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irritability
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leg cramps
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of hair
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mental depression
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pimples
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redness of the skin
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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twitching, uncontrolled movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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