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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bladder pain
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, pus at the root of the hair
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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cracked lips
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty in swallowing
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discharge, excessive tearing
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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frequent urge to urinate
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, skin rash
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle and bone pain
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
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nasal congestion
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nausea
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nervousness
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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runny nose
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skin blisters
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
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stomach pain
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swelling of the face, fingers, lower legs, or feet
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tenderness
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tightness in the chest
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trembling
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unexplained weight loss
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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warmth on skin
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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weight gain
Less common
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Burning or stinging of the skin
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earache
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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redness or swelling in the ear
Rare
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Chest discomfort
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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irregular breathing
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
Incidence not known
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Dark urine
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general tiredness and weakness
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light-colored stools
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upper right abdominal 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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Constipation
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decreased appetite
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discouragement
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falls
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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thinning or loss of hair
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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, 2024
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