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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Blindness
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blurred vision
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cough or hoarseness
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decreased vision
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fever or chills
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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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lower back or side 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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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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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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sweating
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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chest tightness
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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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decreased urine
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depression
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depression or thickening of the skin at the injection site
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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mood changes
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muscle cramps
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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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
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slurred speech
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trouble breathing
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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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Body aches or pain
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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discouragement
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ear congestion
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of voice
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the arms or legs
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pain in the joints
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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sneezing
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stuffy or runny nose
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble concentrating
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voice changes
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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