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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blood in the urine
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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itching, hives, skin rash
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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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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sweating
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swollen glands
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Bloating or swelling of the face, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest pain
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hoarseness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle weakness
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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pounding or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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rapid weight gain
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red or purple spots on the skin, varying in size and remaining after pushing the skin surface
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tremor
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unexplained nosebleeds
Rare
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Bloody nose
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flushing of the face or neck
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swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips
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white patches on the tongue, in the mouth, or in the folds of the skin, including the genitals
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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back pain
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blindness
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blurred or double vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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decreased vision
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difficulty in speaking
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dilated neck veins
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discouragement
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double vision
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drowsiness
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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eye pain
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feeling of discomfort
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feeling sad or empty
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general feeling of tiredness and weakness
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lack of appetite
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light-colored stools
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle aches or pain
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nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
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numbness, pain, tingling, or weakness
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow speech
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spitting or coughing up blood
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stiff neck
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stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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yellow eyes and 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:
More common
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Fear or nervousness
Less common
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Belching
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bone pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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weight loss
Rare
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Constipation
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sensation of temperature change
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sleepiness
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stuffy nose
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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