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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Headache
Rare
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Agitation
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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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bluish color
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changes in skin color
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fever
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hostility
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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mood changes
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muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
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nausea
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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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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swelling of the face, ankles, hands, foot, or leg
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swollen glands
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tenderness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody or cloudy urine
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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cough
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dark urine
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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fast heartbeat
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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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 genitals
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lower back or side pain
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nosebleeds
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, irritated eyes red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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unusual weight gain
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yellow eyes or 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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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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stomach pain
Rare
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Anxiety
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change in taste
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loss of taste
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redness of the skin
Incidence not known
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Collection of blood under the skin, deep, dark purple bruise, or itching, pain, or swelling of the skin at the injection site
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins at the injection site
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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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