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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Stomach pain
Less common
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Difficulty with swallowing
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heartburn
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irritation or pain of the esophagus
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muscle pain
Rare
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Skin rash
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bone, joint, or muscle pain, severe and occasionally incapacitating
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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convulsions
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with moving
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heartburn
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heavy jaw feeling
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hives or welts
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irregular heartbeats
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itching
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joint 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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loosening of a tooth
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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rapid weight gain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the skin
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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stomach cramps
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swollen joints
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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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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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:
Less common
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Constipation
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diarrhea
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full or bloated feeling
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gas
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headache
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nausea
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision or other change in vision
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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eye pain
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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sensation of spinning
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sensitivity of the eye to light
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tearing
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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