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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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficult or trouble breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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muscle stiffness or tightness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Bluish lips or skin
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chills
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decrease in cardiac output
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fast, pounding, or heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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headache
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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not breathing
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pain after surgery
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pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
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pounding in the ears
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problems with bleeding or clotting
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shivering
Rare
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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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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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cough or hoarseness
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cough producing mucus
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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coughing up blood
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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disorientation
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dry mouth
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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dysphoria
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eye pain
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of illness
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hiccups
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased blood pressure
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increased hunger
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps or pain
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid heartbeat
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lungs when listening with a stethoscope
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stomach pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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voice changes
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vomiting
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weakness and heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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cold sweats
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coma
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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increased sensitivity to pain
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nightmares
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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worsening of pain
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:
Less common
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Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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halos around lights
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hyperventilation
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain at the injection site
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restlessness
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trouble with sleeping
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tunnel vision
Rare
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Burning while urinating
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heartburn
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hives or welts
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loss of bladder control
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loss of memory
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problems with memory
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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trouble with urinating
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uncontrolled eye movements
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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