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:

More common

1. Constipation
2. depressed mood
3. diarrhea
4. dizziness
5. dry skin and hair
6. fainting
7. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
8. feeling cold
9. hair loss
10. hoarseness or husky voice
11. loss of appetite
12. muscle cramps and stiffness
13. nausea
14. severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting
15. stomach pain
16. unusual tiredness or weakness
17. vomiting
18. weight gain

Less common

1. Anxiety
2. bladder pain
3. bloody or cloudy urine
4. blurred vision
5. chills
6. cold sweats
7. collection of blood under the skin
8. confusion
9. cool, pale skin
10. deep, dark purple bruise
11. difficult, burning, or painful urination
12. dry mouth
13. flushed, dry skin
14. frequent urge to urinate
15. fruit-like breath odor
16. headache
17. increased hunger
18. increased thirst
19. increased urination
20. itching, pain, redness, or swelling
21. loss of consciousness
22. lower back or side pain
23. nervousness
24. nightmares
25. seizures
26. shakiness
27. slurred speech
28. sweating
29. swelling
30. trouble breathing
31. unexplained weight loss

Rare

1. Black, tarry stools
2. bleeding gums
3. blood in vomit
4. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, swelling of the foot or leg
5. chest pain or tightness
6. cough
7. coughing up blood
8. dark urine
9. decreased urine output
10. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
11. difficulty swallowing
12. dilated neck veins
13. extreme tiredness or weakness
14. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
15. fever
16. hives, itching, skin rash
17. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
18. irregular breathing
19. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
20. light-colored stools
21. nosebleeds
22. pain in the groin or genitals
23. pale skin
24. paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
25. paralysis
26. pounding in the ears
27. prolonged bleeding from cuts
28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
29. red or dark brown urine
30. severe or continuing stomach pain
31. sharp back pain just below the ribs
32. sneezing
33. sore throat
34. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
35. tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures
36. tremor
37. unusual bleeding or bruising
38. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
39. yellow eyes and skin

Incidence not known

1. Blindness
2. bloating
3. clear or bloody discharge from nipple
4. decreased vision
5. delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, and/or combativeness
6. dimpling of the breast skin
7. eye pain
8. gaseous
9. indigestion
10. inverted nipple
11. lump in the breast or under the arm
12. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
13. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
14. persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
15. pinpoint red spots on the skin
16. recurrent fever
17. redness of swelling of the breast
18. severe constipation
19. severe cramping
20. sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
21. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
22. stomach fullness
23. swollen glands
24. tearing
25. weakness of the muscles in your face

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

1. Anxiety
2. blurred vision
3. chills
4. cold sweats
5. coma
6. confusion
7. cool, pale skin
8. depression
9. dizziness
10. fast heartbeat
11. feeling of warmth
12. headache
13. increased hunger
14. nausea
15. nervousness
16. nightmares
17. redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
18. seizures
19. shakiness
20. slurred speech
21. unusual tiredness or weakness

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

1. Abnormal stool
2. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
3. full feeling
4. pain, redness, stinging, swelling, tingling, or burning sensation at the injection site
5. passing of gas

Less common

1. Backache
2. feeling of warmth
3. hair loss
4. joint pain
5. redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest

Rare

1. Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
2. change in vision
3. difficulty in moving
4. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
5. hearing loss
6. itching of the vagina or genital area
7. joint swelling or redness
8. loss of vision
9. memory loss
10. muscle pain
11. numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or face
12. pain during sexual intercourse
13. sensation of spinning
14. stopping of menstrual bleeding
15. swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
16. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
17. unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts

Incidence not known

1. Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
2. inability to have or keep an erection
3. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
4. unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024

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