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:
Rare
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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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cough
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives or welts, 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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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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noisy breathing
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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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trouble breathing or swallowing
Incidence not known
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Blistering, bruising, burning, discoloration, itching, redness, or swelling at the application site
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bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy, or pale skin
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confusion
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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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drowsiness or dizziness
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fear or nervousness
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headache
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid heart rate
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sore throat
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stopping of the heart
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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twitching
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, 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:
Incidence not known
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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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cold or numbness
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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double vision
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hearing loss
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heat sensation
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lack or loss of strength
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metallic taste
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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