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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Aching of joints
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fever
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headache (continuing)
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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skin rash or itching
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vomiting
Less common
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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chills
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dark urine
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difficulty breathing
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fever
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general body swelling
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headache
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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sore throat
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Less common or rare
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Aching of muscles
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black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody diarrhea
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bluish fingernails, lips, or skin
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chest pain or tightness
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constipation
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fainting spells
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fast heartbeat
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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general tiredness and weakness
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hives
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indigestion
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inflammation of the joints
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irregular heartbeat
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light-colored stools
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muscle aches
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muscle cramps or spasms
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muscle pain or stiffness
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swollen or painful glands
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
Incidence not known
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Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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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Decreased weight
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stomach upset
Less common
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Welts
Less common or rare
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Discoloration of the skin or urine
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: June 01, 2024
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