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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Swelling of face, fingers, lower legs, ankles, and/or feet
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weight gain (unusual)
Less common
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Bruising (not at place of injection)
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high blood pressure
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skin rash or itching
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small, red spots on skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning that is severe
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bleeding from the rectum or bloody or black, tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision of other vision change
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burning, red, tender, thick, scaly, or peeling skin
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chest pain
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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decrease in amount of urine that is sudden
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fainting
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fast, irregular, noisy, or troubled breathing
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fever with severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, and stiff neck or back
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fever with or without chills or sore throat
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hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
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hearing loss
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hives
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increase in amount of urine or urinating often
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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low blood pressure
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mood changes or unusual behavior
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muscle cramps or pain
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nausea, heartburn, or indigestion that is severe and continues
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nosebleeds
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pain in lower back and/or side
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pain, tenderness, or swelling in the upper stomach area
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or eyes
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ringing or buzzing in ears
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runny nose
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severe restlessness
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shortness of breath
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swollen or painful glands
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swollen tongue
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thirst that continues
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tightness in the chest with or without wheezing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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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:
More common
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Abdominal or stomach pain (mild or moderate)
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bruising at place of injection
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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headache
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indigestion
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nausea
Less common or rare
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Bloating or gas
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burning or pain at place of injection
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constipation
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feeling of fullness in abdominal or stomach area
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increased sweating
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vomiting
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: July 01, 2023