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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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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headache
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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fever
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Blue lips and fingernails
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confusion
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cough
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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feeling of warmth
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hives or welts, itching, or rash
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hoarseness
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increased sweating
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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severe, sudden headache
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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Cough
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headache
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nausea
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pain at the injection site
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pain in the arms or legs
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stomach pain
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vomiting
Less common
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Bloated
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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dry mouth
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feeling sad or empty
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full feeling
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irritability
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joint or muscle pain
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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passing gas
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restlessness
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sore throat
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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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