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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Bone pain or tenderness (increased, continuing, or returning—in patients with Paget's disease)
Less common
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Bone fractures, especially of the thigh bone
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach pain or burning
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cough or hoarseness
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fever
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hives
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lower back or side pain
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noisy breathing
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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skin rash or itching
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or inside the mouth
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swelling of the arms, legs, face, lips, tongue, or throat
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swollen glands
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tightness in the chest
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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bone, joint, or muscle pain that is severe and occasionally disabling
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty in swallowing
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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heartburn
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heavy jaw feeling
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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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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loosening of a tooth
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of memory
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pain or burning in the throat
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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problems with memory
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or discoloration of the skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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confusion
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convulsions
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difficulty in breathing
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irregular heartbeats
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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shortness of breath
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tremor
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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Diarrhea
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nausea
Incidence not known
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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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hair loss, thinning of hair
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headache
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indigestion
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leg cramps
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stomach upset
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tenderness in the stomach area
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: March 01, 2024
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