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:
More common
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody diarrhea
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chills
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cloudy urine
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cough
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depression
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difficult or labored breathing
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fever
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hoarseness
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irritability
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lower back or side pain
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mood swings
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nausea
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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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stomach pain
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Changes in menstrual cycle
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constipation
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drowsiness
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dry hair and skin
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sensitivity to cold
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weight gain
Rare
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Aching, pain, or stiffness in the joints
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aggressive behavior
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attempts to kill yourself
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backache
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chest pain (severe)
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cool, pale skin
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decrease in vision
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness
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drug addiction or overdose
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eye pain
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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headache
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loss of appetite
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muscle weakness
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nervousness
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numbness or loss of feeling in one or both limbs on the same side of the body
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paralysis
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possible decrease in the amount of urine
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rash, hives, or itching
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restlessness
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sensation of spinning
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sensitivity to heat
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sensitivity to sunlight
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sweating (excessive)
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thick, scaly skin
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thoughts of killing someone or yourself
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warm, smooth, or moist skin
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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:
More common
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Aching, fullness, or tension in the sinuses
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bruising, irritation, or itching at the injection site
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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difficulty with moving
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feeling of warmth
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hair loss
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indigestion
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loss of taste
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the bones or muscles
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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thinning of the hair
Less common
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Muscle rigidity or stiffness
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: March 01, 2024
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