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:
More common
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Bone or joint pain
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burning, redness, itching, or other signs of eye inflammation
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difficulty with moving
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nosebleeds
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scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of the lips
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skin infection or rash
Rare
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Attempts at suicide or thoughts of suicide (usually stops after medicine is stopped)
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back pain
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bleeding or inflammation of the gums
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blurred vision or other changes in vision
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changes in behavior
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decreased vision after sunset or before sunrise (sudden or may continue after medicine is stopped)
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diarrhea (severe)
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headache (severe or continuing)
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mental depression
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nausea
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pain or tenderness of the eyes
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pain, tenderness, or stiffness in the muscles (long-term treatment)
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rectal bleeding
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stomach pain (severe)
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating
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bloody cough
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bloody or cloudy urine
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bone tenderness or aching
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burning or stinging of the skin
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chest pain
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confusion
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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decrease in height
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty speaking
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difficulty swallowing
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discharge from the eyes
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dizziness
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double vision
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ear pain
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excessive tearing
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever with or without chills
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fractures or delayed healing
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heartburn
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high blood pressure
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hives or skin rash
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hoarseness
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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indigestion
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inflamed tissue from infection
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irregular yellow patch or lump on the skin
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irritation
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joint redness, stiffness, or swelling
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lack or slowing of normal growth in children
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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loss or change in hearing
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muscle cramps, spasms, or weakness
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pain in the ribs, arms, or legs
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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seizures
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sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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sneezing
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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stuffy or runny nose
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sudden loss of consciousness
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of severe acne on the chest and trunk
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, lower legs, or feet
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swollen, painful or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tightness in the chest
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weight gain or loss
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use of extreme physical or emotional force
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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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Crusting of the skin
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difficulty in wearing contact lenses (may continue after medicine is stopped)
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dryness of the eyes (may continue after treatment is stopped)
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dryness of the mouth or nose
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dryness or itching of the skin
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headache (mild)
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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peeling of the skin on palms of the hands or soles of the feet
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stomach upset
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thinning of the hair (may continue after treatment is stopped)
Incidence not known
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Abnormal menstruation
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feeling
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changes in fingernails or toenails
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dandruff
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darkening of the skin
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hair abnormalities
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hair loss
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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lightening of normal skin color
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lightening of treated areas of dark skin
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nervousness
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oily skin
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redness of the face
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severe sunburn
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
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stomach burning
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusually warm skin of the face
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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: May 01, 2023
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