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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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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itching, skin rash
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle or bone pain
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Anxiety
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blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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blue or pale skin
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chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
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confusion
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cracked, dry, scaly skin
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darkening of the skin
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dizziness
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dry cough
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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lightheadedness
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rapid, shallow breathing
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sneezing
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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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Back pain
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constipation
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle aches, cramps, or stiffness
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nausea
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stomach pain
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swollen joints
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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: Feb. 01, 2024
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