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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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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increased hunger
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joint pain
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leg cramps
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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pain in the joints
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problems in urination or increase in the amount of urine
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sweating
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swollen joints
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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bloating
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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body aches or pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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clay-colored stools
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congestion
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased vision or other changes in vision
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult or painful urination
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excessive tearing
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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itching
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loss of appetite
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pain in the eye
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pounding in the ears
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rash
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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runny nose
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severe stomach pain
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shortness of breath
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness in the chest
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trouble in swallowing
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unpleasant breath odor
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voice changes
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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wheezing
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back or leg pains
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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convulsions
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decreased urine output
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fluid-filled skin blisters
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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high fever
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hostility
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increased thirst
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irritability
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lethargy
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light-colored stools
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching
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nosebleeds
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pinpoint red pots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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sensitivity to the sun
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skin thinness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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Indigestion
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passing of gas
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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pain
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sleeplessness
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
Rare
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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excessive muscle tone
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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flushing or redness of the skin
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headache, severe and throbbing
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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mood or mental changes
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muscle stiffness
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muscle tension or tightness
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sensation of spinning
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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unusually warm skin
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walking in unusual manner
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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severe sunburn
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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