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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Difficulty in moving
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joint pain or swelling
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muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or stiffness
Less common
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Arm, leg, or back pain
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bloating
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body aches or pain
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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darkened urine
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diarrhea
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ear congestion
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives, itching
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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irritation
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lack or loss of strength
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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nausea
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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redness of the skin
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore throat
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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 breathing or swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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clay-colored stools
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dizziness
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gaseous stomach pain
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indigestion
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light-colored stools
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muscle tenderness, wasting, or weakness
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, irritated eyes
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach fullness
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unpleasant breath odor
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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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Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
Incidence not known
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Confusion
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forgetfulness
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memory loss
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nightmares
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problems with memory
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sleeplessness
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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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