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:
Incidence not known
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Back or leg pains
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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clay-colored stools
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general body swelling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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hives or welts, skin rash
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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inverted nipple
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lower back or side pain
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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muscle cramps or pain
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nausea and vomiting
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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pinpoint red or purple 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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reddish patch or irritated area
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redness or swelling of the breast
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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seizures
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shiny bump
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach cramping, burning, or tenderness
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swelling of the face, hands, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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trembling
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Difficulty with sleeping
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disorientation
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drowsiness to profound coma
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hallucination
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lethargy
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lightheadedness
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mood or other mental changes
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the 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:
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bleeding after menopause
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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discoloration of the skin
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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muscle spasm
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restlessness
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sensation of spinning
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severe sunburn
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stomach upset
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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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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