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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bleeding gums
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body aches or pain
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burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cloudy urine
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cough
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cracks in the skin
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decreased urine output
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difficult or labored breathing
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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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ear congestion
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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fever
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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lack or loss of strength
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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loss of heat from the body
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loss of voice
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mood changes
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nervousness
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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redness
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runny or stuffy nose
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seizures
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sensation of pins and needles
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores on the skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stabbing pain
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen glands
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thirst
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tightness in the chest
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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 of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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weight gain
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wrinkled skin
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yellow skin
Less common
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Bone pain
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difficulty with swallowing
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fainting
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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stomach pain or tenderness
Rare
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Back pain
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blisters
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blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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headache
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increased thirst
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loss of consciousness
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muscle pain or cramps
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open sores
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pale skin
Incidence not known
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Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
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constipation
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diarrhea
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heartburn
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heavy jaw feeling
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high fever
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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loosening of a tooth
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nausea
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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severe stomach pain
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stomach cramping or burning
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stomach pain, usually after eating a meal
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sudden weakness in the arms or legs
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sudden, severe chest pain
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unexplained bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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voice changes
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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change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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dry mouth
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excess flow of tears
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hair loss or thinning of hair
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stomach discomfort or upset
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weight loss
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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