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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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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bruise
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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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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runny nose
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shivering
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sore throat
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, arms, or lower legs
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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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weight gain
Less common
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Chest pain
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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swollen joints
Less common
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Dry mouth
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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