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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Body aches or pain
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chills or fever
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cold or flu-like symptoms
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difficulty breathing
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headache
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
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pain during sexual intercourse
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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breast tenderness
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change in vaginal discharge
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change in vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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clay-colored stools
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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confusion
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dark urine
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difficulty speaking
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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nausea and vomiting
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noisy breathing
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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 the pelvis
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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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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problems with memory or speech
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, irritated eyes
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redness or swelling of the breast
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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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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sweating
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trouble breathing
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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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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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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Back pain
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cramps
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crying
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euphoria
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mental depression
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paranoia
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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trouble sleeping
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weakness
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Changes in appetite
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changes in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin
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trouble wearing contact lenses
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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