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 or nurse 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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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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decreased urination
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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increased thirst
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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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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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid breathing
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rapid weight gain
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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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sunken eyes
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swelling
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swollen glands
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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wrinkled skin
Less common
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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sweating
Incidence not known
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Coughing or spitting up blood
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dark urine
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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light-colored stools
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow heartbeat
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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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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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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hair loss
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increased sweating
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lack or loss of strength
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
Less common
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Belching
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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indigestion
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach discomfort or upset
Incidence not known
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Change or loss of taste
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, 2023