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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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
Less common
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Anxiety
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bleeding or bloody stools
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blurred vision
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breathing too fast
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in personality
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chest pain or discomfort
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drooling
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dry mouth
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feeling of warmth or heat
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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fever
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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irritability
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of balance control
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multiple swollen and inflamed skin lesions
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muscle aches and pains
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muscle discomfort
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muscle tension or tightness
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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nausea
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painful or prolonged erection of the penis
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pounding in the ears
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restlessness
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rigid or stiff muscles
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runny nose
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severe mood or mental changes
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shaking
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shivering
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shuffling walk
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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stiffness of the limbs or muscles
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unusual behavior
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Rare
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Actions that are out of control
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convulsions
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difficulty with breathing
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high fever
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high or low blood pressure
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hives or itching
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of bladder control
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling
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twitching
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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unusually pale skin
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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Pain at the site of injection
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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constipation
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cramps
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heartburn
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heavy bleeding
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inability to sit still
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indigestion
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need to keep moving
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pain
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy nose
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tooth disorder
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weight loss
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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