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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Back pain
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black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased urination
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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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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noisy breathing
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pain in the arms or legs
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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rash
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runny nose
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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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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stomach pain
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sweating
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Bluish coloring of the lips or nail beds
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burning sensation in the head
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faintness or lightheadedness
Rare
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Difficulty with swallowing
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hives or welts
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itching, especially of the feet or hands
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine
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change in vision
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changes in blood pressure
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changes in urination
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy, or pale skin
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confusion
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty seeing at night
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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feeling of warmth
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headache that is severe and occurs suddenly
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irritation
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joint stiffness or swelling
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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low blood pressure or pulse
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lower back or side pain
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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skin blisters
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slow breathing
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slurred speech that occurs suddenly
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, lower legs, or ankles
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weight gain
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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Lack or loss of strength
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redness, swelling, itching, or pain at the injection site
Less common
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Hip pain
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leg cramps
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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dry mouth
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hair loss, thinning of hair
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nervousness
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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