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:
Less common
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Bone fracture
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breast pain
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chest pain
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chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms
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mental depression
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
Rare
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Continuing or severe nervousness
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cough
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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heart attack
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increased sweating
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nausea
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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severe and sudden, unexplained troubled breathing
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severe, sudden headache
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slurred speech
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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swollen glands
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vaginal bleeding
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vision changes
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blindness
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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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chest discomfort
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dark urine
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decreased vision
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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general tiredness or weakness
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increased need to urinate
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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light-colored stools
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painful or difficult urination
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passing urine more often
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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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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal pain
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weight gain
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white or brownish vaginal discharge
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yellow eyes and 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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Back pain
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bone pain
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hot flashes (sudden sweating and feeling of warmth)
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joint pain
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muscle pain
Less common
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Anxiety
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confusion
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constipation
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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headache
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite or weight loss
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metallic taste
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skin rash or itching
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sleepiness
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spinning or whirling sensation causing loss of balance
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stomach pain or upset
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste and thirst
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being forgetful
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change in taste
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dryness of the skin
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hair loss
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hives or welts
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increased appetite
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irritability
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nervousness
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red, sore eyes
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redness of the skin
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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