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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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough producing mucus
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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ear congestion
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facial swelling
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of warmth
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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increased sweating
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lightheadedness
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nausea or vomiting
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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rapid, shallow breathing
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow heartbeat
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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fluid-filled skin blisters
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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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light-colored stools
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no blood pressure or pulse
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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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sensitivity to the sun
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skin thinness
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stopping of heart
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unconsciousness
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yellow eyes or skin
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dryness or soreness of throat
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ear congestion
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fever
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flushing, redness of skin
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frequent urge to urinate
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
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pain, itching, swelling of the skin
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble in swallowing
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unusually warm skin
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voice changes
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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:
More common
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Back pain
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muscle aches
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redness of the skin
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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muscle spasms
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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: June 01, 2024
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