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:
Rare
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Chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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pain, redness, or burning at the injection site
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skin rash, hives, redness, or itching
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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coughing
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dark-colored urine
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diarrhea
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decreased or irregular heartbeat
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness or fainting
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying position
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fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fast, weak pulse
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fever
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fixed position of the eye
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headache
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heart stops
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hives or welts
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hoarseness
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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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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lightheadedness
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no breathing
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no pulse or blood pressure
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noisy breathing
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overactive reflexes
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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poor coordination
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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restlessness
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shivering
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slow or irregular breathing
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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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sticking out of the tongue
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stomach pain or swelling
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sweating
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swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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trouble with speaking or swallowing
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twitching
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unconscious
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weakness of the arms and legs
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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:
More common
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Constipation
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headache
Less common
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Burning, tingling, or prickling sensations
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drowsiness
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dryness of the mouth
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feeling cold
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itching
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stomach cramps
Incidence not known
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Hiccups
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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