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:
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine
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bloody nose
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change in consciousness
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fever
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frequent urination
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headache
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heavier menstrual periods
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle tremors
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nausea
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no muscle tone or movement
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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restlessness
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seizures
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach pain or cramps
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sudden decrease in amount of urine
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sugar in the urine
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swollen or painful glands
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trouble breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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weight loss
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yellow eyes or 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:
Incidence not known
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in vision
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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hearing loss
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increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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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