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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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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painful or difficult urination
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shortness of breath
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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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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Diarrhea
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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bluish color
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changes in skin color
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clay-colored stools
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of discomfort
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feeling of warmth
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fever with or without chills
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hives
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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inflammation of the joints
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itching
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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nausea or vomiting
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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pain
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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swelling of the foot or leg
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swollen lymph glands
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tenderness
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual weight loss
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vomiting of blood
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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wheezing
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest pain
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coughing up blood
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decrease in the amount of urine
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excessive muscle tone
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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muscle stiffness, tension, or tightness
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nosebleeds
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red irritated eyes
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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restlessness
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skin rash with a general disease
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swelling
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trouble sitting still
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unpleasant breath odor
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:
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated
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change in taste
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dizziness
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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headache
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heartburn
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indigestion
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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loss of taste
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pain during sexual intercourse
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passing gas
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Incidence not known
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Hives or welts
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: June 01, 2024
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