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:
Less common
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Bleeding wound
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blurred vision
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confusion
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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red, tender, or oozing skin at the incision site
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Black, tarry, stools
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bloating
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chest pain
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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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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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nausea
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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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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pale skin
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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sore throat
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stomach cramps
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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tremor
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or 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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Dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
Rare
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Anxiety
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change in taste
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of taste
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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: Nov. 01, 2023