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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Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
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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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clay colored stools
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confusion
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cough or sore throat
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dark or bloody urine
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decreased appetite
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness especially when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever, chills, or sweating
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headache
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increased thirst
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itching or skin rash
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle spasms or twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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seizures
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severe diarrhea
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slow or fast heartbeat
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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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
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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coughing up blood
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difficulty with swallowing
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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nosebleeds
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pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
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paralysis
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching or passing gas
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change or loss in taste
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depressed mood
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dry mouth
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hair loss
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heartburn or indigestion
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hoarseness or husky voice
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fatigue or feeling lethargic
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redness of the 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: Sept. 01, 2023