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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Black, tarry stools
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body aches or pain
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burning, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning upper stomach pain
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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difficulty in breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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nausea
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weight loss
Rare
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Bladder pain
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bleeding from the rectum
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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bruising
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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discharge, excessive tearing
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dizziness
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fainting
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frequent urge to urinate
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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itching, skin rash
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joint pain
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches and pains
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nervousness
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pounding in the ears
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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severe constipation
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severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
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severe sunburn
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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tooth disorder
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trouble sleeping
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trouble swallowing
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tumor
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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clumsiness
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decreased vision
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joint or muscle pain
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or soreness around fingernails or loosening of the fingernails
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficult, noisy, fast, or deep breathing
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hearing loss
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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pale skin
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow heartbeat
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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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Belching
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bloating
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burning or itching around the anus
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change in or loss of taste
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darkening of the tongue
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of fullness
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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passing gas
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stomach discomfort or upset
Rare
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Blemishes on the skin
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difficulty in moving
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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joint swelling or stiffness
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pimples
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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