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:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bladder 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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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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cracked lips
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decreased urine
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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nosebleed
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pale skin
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redness, swelling, pain of the skin
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runny or stuffy nose
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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seizures
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
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sweating
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Dizziness
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itching, skin rash
Rare
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Chest discomfort
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dilated neck veins
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bleeding gums
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confusion
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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depression
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hostility
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irritability
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joint stiffness or swelling
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loss of consciousness
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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle twitching
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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severe sleepiness
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stomach cramps
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tremor
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Belching
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bleeding after defecation
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bone pain
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change in or loss of taste
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constipation
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difficulty in moving
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discoloration of the nails
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dry eye or skin
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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increased tearing of the eye
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indigestion
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pain and redness of the skin at the place of radiation treatment
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach discomfort or upset
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thinning or loss of hair
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uncomfortable swelling around the anus
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: July 01, 2024
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