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
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Agitation
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bloody diarrhea
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blood in the urine
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coma
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confusion
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dark-colored urine
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decreased urine output
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depression
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dizziness
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fever
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hostility
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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irritability
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itching, skin rash
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lethargy
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light-colored stools
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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pain in the groin or genitals
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rapid weight gain
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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seizures
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severe sunburn
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sharp back pain just below ribs
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stomach pain
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Pale skin
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
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Back pain
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fast heartbeat
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swelling of the stomach
Incidence not know
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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joint or muscle pain
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painful or difficult urination
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions often with a purple center
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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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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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loss of appetite
Less common
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Aching joints and muscles
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acid or sour stomach
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acne
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anxiety
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belching
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bloated or full feeling
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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congestion
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constipation
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coughing
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cramps
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness or drowsiness
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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muscle stiffness
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passing of gas
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shivering
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sleeplessness
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort or upset
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sweating
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble with sleeping
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trouble with swallowing
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unable to sleep
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voice changes
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weight loss
Rare
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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flushing, redness of the skin
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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unusually warm skin
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: April 01, 2024
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