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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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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chills
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cough
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fever
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hoarseness
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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sore throat
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Blackening of the fingernails and toenails
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trouble breathing
Rare
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Confusion
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dizziness
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headache
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joint pain
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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bleeding under the skin
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blisters on the skin
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bluish or pale color on the skin of the fingers or toes
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chest tightness
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coldness of the fingers or toes
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crater-like lesions on the skin
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dark urine
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drowsiness
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fast heartbeat
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general body swelling
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hives, itching, skin rash
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irritation
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling on the leg
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joint stiffness or swelling
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loss of appetite
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes
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pain in the fingers or toes
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sore on the leg
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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trembling
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trouble swallowing
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vomiting
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weight loss
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yellowing of the 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:
More common
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Diarrhea
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dry skin
Less common
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Constipation
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redness of skin at the place of radiation
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bluish-brownish bands on the nails
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indigestion
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passing of gas
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stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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thinning or loss of hair
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