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:
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody urine
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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difficulty breathing
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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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dry mouth
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased cough
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, skin rash
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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nosebleed
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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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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stomach pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swollen glands
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tingling of the hands or feet
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troubled breathing
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Back pain
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blindness
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blue-yellow color blindness
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chest discomfort
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cough producing mucus
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decreased vision
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diarrhea
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dilated neck veins
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drowsiness
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dry cough
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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eye pain
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feeling of discomfort
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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high fever
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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joint pain or swelling
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muscle pain
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pain or cramping in the abdomen
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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seizures
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sores, welts, or blisters
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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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Lack or loss of strength
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night sweats
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throat irritation
Less common
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Anxiety
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difficulty in moving
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feeling of warmth
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muscle cramps or stiffness
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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: April 01, 2024
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