Side Effects
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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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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blindness
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in color vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cough
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decreased vision
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difficulty seeing at night
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excessive eye tearing
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eye redness, irritation, or pain
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fever
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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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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swollen or painful glands
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thickened patches on the skin
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Agitation
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back pain
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bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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chest tightness
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confusion
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cough with mucus
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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irritability
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seeing or hearing things that are not there
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seizures
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stiff neck
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vomiting
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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Dry skin
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hair loss or thinning
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itching or skin rash
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red, swollen skin
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scaly skin
Rare
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Cold sweats
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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headache
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increased hunger
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nausea
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nightmares
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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stomach 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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