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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Blood in the urine
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change in the frequency of urination or amount of urine
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difficulty with breathing
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drowsiness
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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nausea or vomiting
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach tenderness
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chills or fever
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness, especially when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast heartbeat
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hives or itching of the skin
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nausea or vomiting
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pain, redness, or soreness at the injection site
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash or redness of the face, base of the neck, upper body, back, and arms
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severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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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Bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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diarrhea
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foamy urine
Less common
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Decreased appetite
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
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feeling unusually cold
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shivering
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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