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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Anxiety
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bleeding, hard lump, hives or welts, itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
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chest pain
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cough or hoarseness
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excessive muscle tone
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever or chills
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joint pain
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lower back or side pain
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neck pain
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painful or difficult urination
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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skin rash
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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trouble breathing
Less common
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Agitation
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bloating or swelling
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chest tightness
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confusion
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difficulty with swallowing
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feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
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headache, severe and throbbing
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itching of the vagina or outside genitals
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muscle aches or pain
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pain during sexual intercourse
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purple spots under the skin
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red streaks on the skin
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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small lumps under the skin
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spasm of the throat
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strong urge to urinate
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sweating
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swelling of the fingers, arms, feet, or legs
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thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
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Blood in the urine
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burning or stinging of the skin
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continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
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decreased sexual ability
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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ear pain
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fast breathing
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irritation of the mouth and tongue (thrush)
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loss of appetite
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menstrual pain or changes
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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sensation of motion, usually whirling, either of oneself or of one's surroundings
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speech problems
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vision problems
Incidence not known
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
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back pain, sudden and severe
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bleeding gums
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blindness
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blurred or decreased vision
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chest discomfort or heaviness
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clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
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cloudy urine
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coughing up blood
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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difficult or frequent urination
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dilated neck veins
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dimpling of the breast skin
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drowsiness
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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eye pain
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gaseous stomach pain
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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general tiredness and weakness
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hair loss
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headache
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heartburn
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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indigestion
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inverted nipple
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joint swelling
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large amount of cholesterol in the blood
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light-colored stools
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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lump or swelling in the stomach
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muscle weakness, sudden and progressing
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nausea
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nerve pain
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nosebleed
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pain or discomfort the in arms or jaw
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paralysis
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, lips, or tongue
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rapid, shallow breathing
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recurrent fever
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red or black, tarry stools
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redness or swelling of the breast
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seizures
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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sore throat
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stiff neck or back
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stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
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tearing
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Lack or loss of strength
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stuffy or runny nose
Less common
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Double vision
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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