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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Blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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cough-producing mucus
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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runny nose
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seizures
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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headache, severe and throbbing
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hoarseness
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back pain
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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change in size, shape, or color of existing mole
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confusion
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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drowsiness
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epileptic seizure that will not stop
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hives, itching, skin rash
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irritability
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joint stiffness or swelling
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loss of consciousness
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mole that leaks fluid or bleeds
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
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new mole
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness of the skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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slow speech
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stiff neck
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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trouble swallowing
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weight loss
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yellow skin and eyes
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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Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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stuffy nose
Less common
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Decreased weight
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depression
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eye pain
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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itching in the genitals or other skin areas
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lack or loss of strength
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scaling
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stomach pain
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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