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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Bladder pain
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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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burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
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changes in urination
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chest pain
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever or sweating
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headache
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lower back or side pain
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nausea or vomiting
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
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problems with vision or hearing
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skin rash
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slow or fast heartbeat
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trouble breathing
Rare
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Agitation
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of 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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bone pain
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bruising
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chills
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cold sweats
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cough
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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depression
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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hives
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hostility
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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lethargy
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muscle pain, cramps, stiffness, or twitching
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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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stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
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swollen glands
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temporary blindness
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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total body jerking
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Back or leg pain
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black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody or cloudy urine
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high fever
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of bladder control
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mental status changes
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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pale skin
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk, unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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sudden loss of consciousness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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trouble breathing
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Constipation
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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cracks in the skin at the corners of the mouth
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hiccup
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irritation and redness of the skin
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runny nose
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
Rare
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Body aches or pain
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change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sensation of spinning
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severe sleepiness
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voice changes
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, 2024
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