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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Bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools
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bleeding gums
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blemishes on the skin
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blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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chest discomfort, pain, or tightness
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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coughing up blood
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decreased urine output
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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fast, slow, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
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headache
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irregular breathing
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joint pain
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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paralysis
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pimples
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pounding in the ears
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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rapid weight gain
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rash
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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tingling of the hands and feet
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ulceration of the skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Cough
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fever
Rare
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Change in vision
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain across part of your vision
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stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
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watery or bloody diarrhea
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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chills
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itching
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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 in the mouth or on lips
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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Acne, pimples
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burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, pus at the root of the hair
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canker sores
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change in taste
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dark urine
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dry eyes
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dry mouth
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dry skin
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss of taste
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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thirst
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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