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:
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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confusion
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convulsions
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased urine
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difficulty with breathing, chewing, swallowing, or talking
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dizziness
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double vision
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drooping eyelids
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dry mouth
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fainting
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faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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increased thirst
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itching
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joint pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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muscle weakness
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nausea
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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red, irritated eyes
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips or tongue
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stomach cramps, tenderness, or pain
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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wheezing
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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clay-colored stools
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continuous vomiting
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dark-colored urine
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decreased appetite
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated, full feeling, or pressure in the stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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change in color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge
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change in sense of smell
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change in taste
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difficulty focusing the eyes
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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disturbed attention span
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dry lips
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dry skin
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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frequent urination
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headache
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heartburn
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increased amount of pale, dilute urine
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indigestion
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itching of the vagina or outside genitals
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lack or loss of strength
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lightheadedness
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loose stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of sense of taste
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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passing gas more often than usual
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redness of the skin
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
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sleeplessness
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sore mouth or tongue
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sore throat
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stomach upset or pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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tenderness in the stomach area
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thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge, without odor or with mild odor
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tooth discoloration
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
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white patches in the mouth and on the tongue
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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