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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Headache
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itching, skin rash
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nausea
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stomach pain
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swelling
Less common
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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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indigestion
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stomach tenderness or upset
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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vomiting
Rare
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Bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
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changes in vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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dry cough
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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fluid-filled skin blisters
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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hives or welts
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain
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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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rapid breathing
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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skin thinness
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vaginal bleeding
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weight gain or loss
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yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation
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blurred vision
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coma
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confusion
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depression
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hostility
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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muscle twitching
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nervousness
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pounding in the ears
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seizures
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severe stomach pain
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slow heartbeat
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stupor
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated full feeling
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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hearing loss
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indigestion
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mild diarrhea
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passing gas
Less common
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Increased sweating
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Anxiety
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased appetite
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lack or loss of strength
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lightheadedness
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sensation of spinning
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trembling or shaking of the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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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