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:
More common
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Body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all fingers except smallest finger
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clay colored stools
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coma
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confusion
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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frequent urge to urinate
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hostility
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irritability
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itching or skin rash
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lethargy
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach pain or tenderness
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stupor
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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joint pain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swollen glands
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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Hair loss or thinning of the hair
Less common
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Blemishes on the skin
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bone pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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difficulty with moving
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discharge or excessive tearing
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full or bloated feeling
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muscle cramping or stiffness
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pain in the lower back, bottom, or hips
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pain in the upper leg
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pimples
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pressure in the stomach
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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swelling of the stomach area
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swollen joints
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toothache
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weight loss
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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