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:
Less common
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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skin rash
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Belching
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black, tarry stools
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bloating
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of fullness
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fever
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headache
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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muscle aching or cramping
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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passing gas
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stomach pain or tenderness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen glands
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swollen joints
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Lower back pain
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muscle pain, spasms, or stiffness
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pain or burning while urinating
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sudden decrease in amount of urine
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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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Stuffy or runny nose
Less common
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Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
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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