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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Anxiety
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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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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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confusion
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coughing or vomiting blood
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decreased urine output
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever or chills
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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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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nausea
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no blood pressure or pulse
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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palpitations
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persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach cramps
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stopping of the heart
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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tingling of the hands or feet
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tremor
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trouble breathing
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unconsciousness
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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
Rare
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Agitation
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bloating
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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changes in skin color
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clumsiness
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constipation
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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depression
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dry, shriveled appearance of skin on the hands, lower legs, or feet
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heartburn
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heart murmur
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hostility
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indigestion
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irritability
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lethargy
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low body temperature
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muscle twitching
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pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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shivering
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stupor
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over affected area
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weak or feeble pulse
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Back pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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dark urine
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difficulty swallowing
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hallucinations
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hives, itching skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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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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nerve pain
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sensitivity to heat
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stiff neck
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stroke
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trouble sleeping
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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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General feeling of discomfort or illness
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lack or loss of strength
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sneezing
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Incidence not known
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Burning feeling in chest or stomach
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muscular tenderness or wasting
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tenderness in the stomach area
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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