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:
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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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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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in color vision
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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difficulty seeing at night
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general body swelling
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes
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nausea or vomiting, severe
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nosebleeds
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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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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the skin
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skin rash, hives, itching
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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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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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swollen glands
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vision changes
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yellow 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:
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Change in number of sperm and their ability to move
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness for both female and male
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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