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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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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body aches or pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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ear congestion
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fever
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full or bloated feeling
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headache
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nasal congestion
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nausea
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pressure in the stomach
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rapid weight gain
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
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tingling of the hands or feet
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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
Less common
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Back pain
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chest pain or discomfort
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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flushing or redness of the skin
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lightheadedness
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rapid breathing
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sunken eyes
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unusually warm skin
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wrinkled skin
Rare
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Difficulty with swallowing
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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tightness in the chest
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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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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muscle pain or stiffness
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
Less common
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Darkening of the skin
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decreased appetite
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dry skin
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
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: March 01, 2023