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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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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painful or difficult urination
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Dark-colored urine
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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headache
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light-colored stools
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nausea or vomiting
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stomach pain, continuing
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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bleeding gums
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bleeding under the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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coma
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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cracks in the skin
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decreased urine output
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depression
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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feeling of fullness
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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high blood pressure
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hostility
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irritability
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joint pain
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lethargy
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loss of appetite and weight
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loss of heat from the body
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pain or stiffness
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muscle twitching
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numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or face
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pain in the ankles or knees
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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red, swollen skin
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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scaly skin
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seizures
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soreness of the muscles
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sores on the skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sores, welting, or blisters
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, hands, feet, or lower legs
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swollen joints
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swollen salivary glands
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tightness in the chest
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unusual weight gain
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wheezing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bloody, black, or tarry stools
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high fever
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itching skin
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pale skin
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swelling
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:
Incidence not known
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Abnormal loss of hair
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change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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heartburn
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hives or welts
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loss of taste
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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sensation of spinning
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skin rash
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sleepiness
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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