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:
Less common
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Accumulation of pus
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changes in skin color
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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pain, swelling, or tenderness in the skin
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swollen, red, tender area of infection
Less common
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness
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headache
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hives, itching skin, or rash
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increase in bone pain
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increased hunger
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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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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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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nervousness
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nightmares
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noisy breathing
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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red, irritated eyes
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redness or soreness of the skin
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Stomach cramps or tenderness
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watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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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Hard lump, pain, redness, or pale skin at the site of injection
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nausea or vomiting
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: May 01, 2024
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