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:
Less common
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Chest pain
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decreased urination
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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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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nausea or vomiting
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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seizures
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a suddenly sitting or lying position
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ringing or buzzing in the ears or any hearing loss
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skin rash
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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constipation
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darkened urine
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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fever
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indigestion
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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increase in heart rate
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irritability
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lightheadedness
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weak pulse
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wrinkled 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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Increase in urination
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty in moving
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heartburn
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increased cough
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nervousness
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pain in the joints
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
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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