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:
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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cracks in the skin
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever or chills
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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joint or muscle pain
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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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loss of heat from the body
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muscle pain or weakness
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, swollen 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 of the skin
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redness or discoloration of the skin
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scaly skin
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severe sunburn
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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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stomach tenderness, cramps, or pain
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swelling of the body, feet, and ankles
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain
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watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
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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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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headache
Incidence not known
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Hair loss, thinning of the hair
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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