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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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crying
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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diarrhea
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dysphoria
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of unreality
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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poor insight and judgment
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problems with memory or speech
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapid weight gain
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rapidly changing moods
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runny nose
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sense of detachment from self or body
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore throat
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sweating
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble recognizing objects
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trouble sleeping
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trouble thinking and planning
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trouble walking
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
Less common
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Bloody nose
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blurred vision
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bruising
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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constipation
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cough producing mucus
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dark urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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excessive muscle tone
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fear or nervousness
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increased need to urinate
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indigestion
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lack of coordination
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loss of bladder control
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loss of strength or energy
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness
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muscle tension or tightness
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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passing urine more often
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pounding in the ears
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small red or purple spots on the skin
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy nose
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tightness in the chest
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Incidence not known
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Aggression
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bladder pain
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blisters on the skin
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bone pain, tenderness, or aching
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chest discomfort
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cloudy urine
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decrease in height
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decreased urine output
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irritability
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joint pain
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loss of balance control
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loss of consciousness
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mask-like face
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nausea
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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pain or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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seizures
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severe mood or mental changes
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severe sunburn
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shuffling walk
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slow heartbeat
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stiffness of the arms and legs
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen or painful glands
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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unusual behavior
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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Belching
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change in vision
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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double vision
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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impaired vision
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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seeing double
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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uncontrolled eye movements
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weight gain
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weight loss
Less common
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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back pain
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belching
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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dry skin
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earache
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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full feeling
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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leg cramps
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loss of memory
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pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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passing gas
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problems with memory
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redness or swelling in the ear
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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swollen joints
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Rare
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Body aches or pain
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congestion
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voice changes
Incidence not known
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Breast enlargement
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changes in hair color or texture
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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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