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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Black, tarry stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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cough
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difficulty in speaking
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dizziness
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fever
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headache
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inability to sit still
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of memory
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lower back or side pain
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need to keep moving
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
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pale skin
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problems with memory
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relaxed and calm
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restlessness
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sleepiness
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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aching or discomfort in lower legs or sensation of crawling in legs
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anxiety
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bloating
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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confusion
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty in breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
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double vision
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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inability to have or keep an erection
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to move the eyes
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inability to speak
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, rash
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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loss of consciousness
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muscle cramps, aches, pain, or stiffness
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nausea
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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painful or difficult urination
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seizures
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sever muscle stiffness
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slow speech
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sticking out of the tongue
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stomachache
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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stuttering
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sweating
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swelling of breasts or unusual milk production
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swollen glands
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trouble in swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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unexplained weight loss
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual face expressions
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or 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:
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Incidence not known
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Painful or prolonged erection of the penis
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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