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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Cramps
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headache
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heavy bleeding
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pain
Less common
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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breast pain
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change in the color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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chest pain
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
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joint or muscle pain
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longer or heavier menstrual periods
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nausea
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numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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redness and soreness of the eyes
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, the upper chest
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skin rash
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sores in the mouth
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stomach pain
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sudden sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing
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vomiting
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:
Less common
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Acne
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crying
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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discouragement
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of unreality
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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sense of detachment from self or body
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Back pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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headache
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injury
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muscle pain, spasm, or stiffness
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pain in the arms, legs, or joints
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight decreased
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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