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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Severe diarrhea
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stomach pain
Less common
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Heartburn
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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vomiting
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Bleeding from the rectum
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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chest tightness
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confusion
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cough
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decreased urination
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash or redness
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increase in heart rate
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lightheadedness
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loss of bowel control
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wrinkled 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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Body aches or pain
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chills
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ear congestion
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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fever
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full or bloated feeling
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headache
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loss of voice
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passing gas
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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indigestion
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pressure in the stomach
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stomach discomfort or upset
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swelling of the stomach area
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, 2023