Side Effects
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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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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bladder pain
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blindness
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decrease in the amount of urine
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decrease in height
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decreased vision
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
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hoarseness
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increased clear or white vaginal discharge
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lower back or side pain
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noisy, rattling breathing
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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rapid, shallow breathing
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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troubled breathing at rest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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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
Less common
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Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blurred vision
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breast pain, redness, or swelling
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chest pain
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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cough producing mucus
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dimpling of the breast skin
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feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck headache
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inverted nipple
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joint pain or stiffness
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large amount of cholesterol in the blood
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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nervousness
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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skin rash or itching over the entire body
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slow heartbeat
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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stomach or pelvic discomfort, aching, or heaviness
Rare
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Anxiety
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bluish color of the skin
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tenderness
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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constipation
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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indigestion
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muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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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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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or 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:
More common
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Back pain
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belching
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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congestion
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depression
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difficulty in moving
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dryness of the throat
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hair loss or thinning of hair
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heartburn
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joint swelling
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lack or loss of strength
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mood changes
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muscle cramps or stiffness
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passing of gas
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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runny nose
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shivering
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skin changes
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stomach upset, fullness, or pain
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sudden sweating
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble in swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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voice changes
Less common
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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, 2021
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