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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Body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth on the skin
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loss of voice
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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burning or stinging of the skin
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chest tightness
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, skin rash
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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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lower back or side pain
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth or tongue
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
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Coughing or spitting up blood
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difficulty with breathing
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heartburn
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indigestion
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muscle aches
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nausea
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night sweats
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pale skin
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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reddish patch or irritated area
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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shiny bump
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sudden high fever or low-grade fever for months
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trouble breathing
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Incidence not known
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Chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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no blood pressure or pulse
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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slow speech
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stopping of heart
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sweating
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unconsciousness
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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Blemishes on the skin
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pimples
Less common
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Burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, pus at the root of hair
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difficulty in moving
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muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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