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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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools
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chest pain or discomfort
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weight gain
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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depression
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dry mouth or skin
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fever
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inability to speak
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incoherent speech
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste
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mood or mental changes
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muscle aches and pains
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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muscle spasms or weakness
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid, shallow breathing
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severe or sudden headache
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shivering
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shortness of breath
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slurred speech
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sweating
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thirst
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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tremor
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trouble thinking
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weight loss
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wheezing
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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hoarseness
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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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slow or irregular breathing
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trouble sleeping
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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Abdominal or stomach discomfort
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body aches or pain
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning sensations on the skin
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in the color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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decreased vision
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difficulty with moving
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discharge or excessive tearing
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eye pain
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hallucinations
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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itching skin
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lack or loss of strength
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of voice
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muscle stiffness
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muscle twitching or jerking
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night sweats
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pain in the breasts
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rash
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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sleeplessness
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swollen joints
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tearing
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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redness of the skin
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stomach upset
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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