Side Effects
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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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Chills
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cough
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fever
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sore throat
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
Rare
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Bluish lips or skin
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pain, left upper abdomen or shoulder
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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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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blisters in the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain
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cloudy urine
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decrease in how much or how often you urinate
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fainting or lightheadedness
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fast heartbeat
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flushing or redness of the skin
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hives or welts, skin rash
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itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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sores on the skin
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stomach pain
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually warm skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bone pain
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chest pain
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difficult or labored breathing
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eye pain
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general feeling of illness
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headache
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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Belching
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change in sense of taste
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constipation
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cracked lips
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diarrhea
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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muscle soreness
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
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weakness, generalized
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Body produces substance that can bind to drug making it less effective or cause side effects
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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