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:
Less common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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cloudy urine
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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cracked, dry, scaly skin
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty in swallowing
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast or irregular breathing
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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itching, skin rash
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joint or muscle pain or stiffness
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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nosebleed
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pain in the lower back
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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slow heartbeat
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sneezing
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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 pain or tenderness
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swelling of the eyes, eyelids, face, arms, or legs
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swelling, tenderness, warmth, blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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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
Rare
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Anxiety
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bloody nose
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bloating
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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chills
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cold, pale or a bluish skin color of the fingers or toes
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confusion
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constipation
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darkened urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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dilated neck veins
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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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gaseous stomach pain
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increased blood pressure
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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irregular breathing
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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numbness and tingling of the face, fingers, or toes
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pain in the arms, legs, or lower back, especially in the calves or heels upon exertion
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pale, bluish-colored, or cold hands or feet
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rapid, shallow breathing
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recurrent fever
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severe constipation
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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sores, welts, or blisters
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stomach fullness
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swollen glands
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unexplained weight loss
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
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weak or absent pulses in the legs
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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muscle pain or cramps
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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stiff neck or back
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unpleasant breath odor
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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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Belching
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body aches or pain
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ear congestion
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loss of voice
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runny or stuffy nose
Less common
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Bleeding after defecation
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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difficulty in moving
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dryness of the throat
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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frequent urge to defecate
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full feeling
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hearing loss
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hoarseness
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leg cramps
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loss or thinning of the hair
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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passing gas
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sensation of spinning
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straining while passing stool
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stuffy nose
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble sleeping
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uncomfortable swelling around the anus
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voice changes
Rare
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Abnormal ejaculation
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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decreased sexual performance or desire
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discharge, excessive tearing
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double vision
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eye pain
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feeling unusually cold
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lack or loss of strength
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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seeing double
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shivering
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unsteady walk
Incidence not known
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Loss of sense of smell or taste
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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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