Side Effects
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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:
More common
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Fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
Less common
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Abnormal bleeding
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bloody or black tarry stools
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bruises or red spots on the skin
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fainting
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nausea, heartburn, or indigestion (severe or continuing)
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nosebleeds
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stiff neck
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stomach pain, cramping, or burning (severe)
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swelling of the tongue
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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bleeding tendency
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing up blood
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with breathing
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drowsiness
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache, sudden and severe
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inability to speak
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itching of the eyes
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itching of the skin
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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nausea and vomiting
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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skin rash
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slurred speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain
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swollen glands
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temporary blindness
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weakness of part of the body
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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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Back pain
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dizziness
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gas
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headache
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increased cough
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pain or stiffness in the muscles
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pounding heartbeat
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runny or stuffy nose
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sore throat
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swelling of the arms or legs
Less common
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Bone pain
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burning feeling in the throat or chest
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives
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pain or stiffness in the joints
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
Incidence not known
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Bruising
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feeling of warmth
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pain
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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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