Side Effects
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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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Bloody nose
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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clay colored stools
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dark urine
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decreased or loss of appetite
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fever
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headache
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mood or mental changes
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nausea and vomiting
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pale skin
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severe diarrhea
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skin rash, itching
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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stomach pain or tenderness
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness of the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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loss of bladder control
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seizures
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sudden loss of consciousness
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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Difficulty in moving
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loss of weight
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints
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redness, swelling, pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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ulceration of the skin
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: June 01, 2022
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