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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Blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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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
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dark urine
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nasal congestion
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nausea
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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persistent sore that does not heal
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pink skin growth
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pounding in the ears
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reddish patch or irritated area
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redness of the skin
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runny nose
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shiny skin bump
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach pain or tenderness
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stuffy nose
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sweating
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area on the skin
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Agitation
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anxiety
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depression
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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hostility
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irritability
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loss of consciousness
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muscle twitching
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Blindness
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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decreased appetite
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decreased vision
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decreased weight
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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muscle aches
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night sweats
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pain in the arms or legs
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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