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:
Less common
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Decreased appetite
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
Rare
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Pain, numbness, or tingling of the hands, arms, legs, or feet
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain
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tingling, burning, or prickly sensations
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bone pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach pain, continuing
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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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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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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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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Chest pain
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cough
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decrease in weight
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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headache
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pain in the ankles or knees
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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sensation of spinning
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trouble sleeping
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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Difficulty with moving
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joint 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: Oct. 01, 2024
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