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:
Less common
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Bluish color of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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itching of the vagina or genitals
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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nervousness
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pain or tenderness of the skin
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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redness of the skin
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severe stomach cramps and pain
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sore mouth or tongue
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stomach tenderness
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, legs, or feet
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thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
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trouble breathing or swallowing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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watery or severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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chills
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cough
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots 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:
More common
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Nausea
Less common
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, discoloration of the skin, infection, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, redness, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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double vision
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feeling of warmth
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feeling that you cannot keep your eyes open
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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seeing floating spots before the eyes
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sore neck, shoulders, or back
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sore, tired, burning, or itching eyes
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
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watery or dry eyes
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: May 01, 2024
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