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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Bleeding gums
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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collection of blood under the skin
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coughing up blood
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deep, dark purple bruise
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difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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feeling of heat
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flushing, redness of the skin
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hard lump
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irritation
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nosebleeds
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pain
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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swelling
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unusually warm skin
Rare
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Chest tightness
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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swelling around the eyes
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Cough
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feeling of fullness
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pain in the left upper stomach or around the left shoulder
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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stomach pain
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Bloated feeling
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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joint pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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passing gas
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
Less common
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Belching
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bone pain
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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dry mouth
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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pressure in the stomach
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stomach discomfort or upset
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Incidence not known
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Abnormal dreams and nightmares
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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