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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Bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, ankles, lower legs, or feet
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burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all fingers except the smallest finger
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coughing up blood
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nosebleeds
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not able to move
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pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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rapid weight gain
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
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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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blurred vision
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bone pain
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change in personality
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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changes in vision
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chills
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confusion
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constipation
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curved spine
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darkened urine
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fracture
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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limp pain in the hip or knee
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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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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problems with walking or talking
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seizures
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stomachache
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sweating
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tumor
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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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Cough
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hives, 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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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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skin lesions
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tightness in the chest
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unexplained weight loss
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Backache
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excessive sweating
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extreme weakness
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increase in hand and foot size
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increased volume of pale, diluted urine
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pain in the arms or legs
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stop in menstruation
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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Large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
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unusually warm skin
Rare
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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: Feb. 01, 2023