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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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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decreased urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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dry mouth
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fever
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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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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seizures
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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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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Burning or stinging of the skin
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chest discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty with speaking
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dilated neck veins
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double vision
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headache
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irregular breathing
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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slow speech
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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clay-colored stools
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dark urine
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dry skin and hair
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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feeling cold
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hair loss
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness or husky voice
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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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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muscle cramps and stiffness
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sensitivity to heat
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slowed heartbeat
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stomach pain, continuing
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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trouble breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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weight loss
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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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Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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burning feeling while urinating
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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change in taste
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cough-producing mucus
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difficulty with moving
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drowsiness or tiredness
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ear congestion
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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flushing or redness of the skin
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increased sweating or night sweats
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irritability
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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lack or loss of strength
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loose stools
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle spasms or twitching
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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shivering
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trembling
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trouble concentrating
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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upper abdomen or stomach pain
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voice changes
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sensation of spinning
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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