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:
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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blue lips and fingernails
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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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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cloudy urine
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cold sweats
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confusion
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constipation
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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coughing up blood
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cracks in the skin
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darkened urine
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decrease in urine-concentrating ability
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general body swelling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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headache
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hives, itching, rash
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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loss of heat from the body
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps or pain
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nausea or vomiting
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nosebleeds
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach or side, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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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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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, swollen skin
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reddish patch or irritated area
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redness, soreness, or scaly skin
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seizures
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shiny bump
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sores, welting, or blisters
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swelling of the face, fingers, legs, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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swollen or painful glands
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tenderness of salivary glands
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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trembling
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trouble breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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vomiting of blood
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weakness and heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
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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:
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Cramping
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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muscle spasm
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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restlessness
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sensation of spinning
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severe sunburn
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weakness
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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