Side Effects
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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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Anxiety
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweat
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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darkening of the skin
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decreased urine
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depression
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fainting
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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gaseous abdominal or stomach pain
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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recurrent fever
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seizures
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shakiness
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skin rash
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slow or fast heartbeat
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slurred speech
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stomach pain or fullness
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sweating
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tingling of the hands or feet
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troubled breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Clay-colored stools
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constipation
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darkened urine
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dry skin and hair
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feeling cold
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fever
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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indigestion
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itching
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loss of appetite
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muscle stiffness
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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severe nausea or vomiting
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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weight gain
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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Back pain
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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cough
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decreased appetite
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difficulty with moving
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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pain in the arms or legs
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pressure in the stomach
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sensation of spinning
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shivering
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
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: Oct. 01, 2019
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