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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Chest pain
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chills
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cold or flu-like symptoms
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cough or hoarseness
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fever
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problems with urination
Less common
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Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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dimpling of the breast skin
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inverted nipple
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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redness or swelling of the breast
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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bloating
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blurred vision
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change in vaginal discharge
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clay-colored stools
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cleft lip or palate
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confusion
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constipation
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darkened urine
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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difficulty with walking
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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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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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hives
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat
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irritation
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itching
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
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pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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redness of the skin
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shortness of breath
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slow heartbeat
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spontaneous abortion
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stomach or pelvic discomfort, aching, or heaviness
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sweating
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vaginal bleeding
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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wheezing
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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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Breast pain or tenderness
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depression
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muscle or joint pain
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white or brownish vaginal discharge
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worry
Incidence not known
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Attack, assault, or force
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blurred or loss of vision
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change in walking and balance
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changes in behavior
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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choking
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficulty with moving
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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drowsiness
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extreme dizziness or drowsiness
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feeling drunk
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of unreality
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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halos around lights
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hearing loss
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hives or welts
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longer or heavier menstrual periods
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loss of consciousness
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muscle cramps
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muscle stiffness
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night blindness
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normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected
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overbright appearance of lights
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redness of the skin
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relaxed and calm
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sensation of spinning
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sense of detachment from self or body
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severe sleepiness
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sleepiness
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slurred speech
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swollen tongue
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thoughts of killing oneself
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tunnel vision
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weight 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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