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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Anxiety
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bloody urine
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bluish color of the skin
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blurred vision
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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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changes in skin color
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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depression
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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hearing loss
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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increased blood pressure
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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loss of taste
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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stomach pain
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, fingers, lower legs, or feet
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swollen joints
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, or prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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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Abnormal dreams
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belching
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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indigestion
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pain or redness at the injection site
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, the upper chest
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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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, 2023