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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Changes in vision
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chest pain
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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increased sweating
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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bloody diarrhea
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cold fingers or toes
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fainting
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fever
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headache, sudden, severe, and continuing
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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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numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes
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overactive reflexes
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pain spreading to the left shoulder
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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shivering
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skin rash, hives, or itching skin
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tightness in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the legs
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:
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bone pain
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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dry mouth
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feeling of warmth
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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hot or cold sensation
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indigestion
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
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stomach discomfort or upset
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stuffy or runny nose
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Seizures
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: Nov. 01, 2023