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:
Rare
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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blood in the stools or urine
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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bruising
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changes in skin color
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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confusion
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coughing
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coughing or vomiting blood
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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hoarseness
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increased sweating
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nausea
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nervousness
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painful urination
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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pale skin
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persistent bleeding or oozing from the puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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sensation of spinning
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
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slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
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slow or irregular breathing
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stupor
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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sweating
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swelling around the eyes
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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depressed mood
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depression
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diarrhea
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dry skin and hair
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extremely high fever or body temperature
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fast, shallow breathing
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fast, weak heartbeat
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feeling cold
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fever
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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hostility
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irritability
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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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lethargy
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muscle cramps, stiffness, or twitching
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no sensation in the legs
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not able to pass urine
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pale, clammy skin
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red, irritated eyes
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sensitivity to heat
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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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swollen glands
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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thirst
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trouble sleeping
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unable to move the legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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weight loss
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:
Less common
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Collection of blood under the skin
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deep, dark purple bruise
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dry mouth
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ringing in the ears
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vomiting
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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