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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Cracked lips
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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black or red, tarry, stools
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bleeding gums
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bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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changes in skin color
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changes in vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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convulsions (seizures)
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink, frothy sputum
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coughing up blood
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decreased urination
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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hostility
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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irritability
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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lightheadedness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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no blood pressure or pulse
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nosebleeds
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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pale skin
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or dark brown urine
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severe constipation
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stopping of heart
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stupor
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of shortness of breath for no apparent reason
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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temporary blindness
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thirst
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing
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unconsciousness
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unexplained or unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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wheezing
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wrinkled skin
Rare
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Back pain
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hives
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itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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:
Less common
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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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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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feeling of warmth
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feeling unusually cold
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shivering
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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