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:
Less common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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blindness
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blurred vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chest tightness or heaviness
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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decreased vision
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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nausea
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nervousness
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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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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sweating
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tearing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Hearing loss
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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Feeling of warmth and redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
Less common
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Abnormal ejaculation
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abnormal vision
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acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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bloody nose
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body aches or pain
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in color vision
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changes in vision
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congestion
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty seeing at night
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with swallowing
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dim vision
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dry mouth
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excessive muscle tone
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eye pain
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face swelling
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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increased redness of the eye
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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muscle cramping
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muscle stiffness
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muscle tension or tightness
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neck pain
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pain or burning in the throat
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runny nose
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sensation of spinning
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shivering
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tenderness in the stomach area
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trouble with sleeping
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trouble with swallowing
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voice changes
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watery eyes
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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