Side Effects
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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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Accumulation of pus
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black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty in swallowing and breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints, lower back, or side
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stuffy or runny nose
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swollen glands
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swollen, red, tender area of the infection
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tightness in the chest
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unexplained bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight loss
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yellowing of the skin and eyes
Less common
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Cracks in the skin at the corners of the mouth
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soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails
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vaginal burning, itching, or discharge
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white patches in the mouth, throat, or on the tongue
Rare
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Clay-colored stools
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confusion
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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dark or bloody urine
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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dry mouth
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fainting or loss of consciousness
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fast or irregular breathing
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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increased sweating
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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pain, tenderness, and swelling of the foot or leg
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pale skin with blue lips and fingernails
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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severe constipation
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stomach pain
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sunken eyes
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the armpit
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody nose
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change in mental status
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chest discomfort
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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heavier menstrual periods
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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muscle aches and weakness
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new mole, change in size, shape, or color of an existing mole, or a mole that leaks fluid or bleeds
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numbness or tingling in the fingers, face, or feet
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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red, irritated eyes
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red, scaling, or crusted skin
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red skin lesions often with a purple center
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seizures
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slow speech
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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Belching
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discomfort, upset, or pain in the stomach
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ear congestion
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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