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:
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin
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bloating
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blood in urine or stools
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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convulsions
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased urine
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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incoherent speech
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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irritability
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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metallic taste
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea and vomiting
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numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
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pain in lower legs
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on skin
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rash
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or swelling of lower leg
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips
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sugar in the urine
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sweating
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swelling of face, ankles, or hands
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swollen or painful glands
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tightness in chest
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trembling
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troubled breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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unpleasant breath odor
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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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vomiting of blood
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weak pulse
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wheezing
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yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Fainting
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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weakness and heaviness of legs
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:
Incidence not known
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Blue-green to black skin discoloration
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burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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pain, redness, or sloughing of skin at place of injection
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restlessness
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sensation of pins and needles
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sensation of spinning
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stabbing pain
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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