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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Changes in weight
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dark or bloody urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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fever
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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itching skin
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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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nausea
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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yellow eyes and skin
Rare
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Rash
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening 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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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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chest tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with swallowing
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discharge or excessive tearing
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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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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fast, shallow breathing
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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muscle pain, cramping, or stiffness
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid, shallow breathing
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red, irritated eyes
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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sleepiness
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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 pain, continuing
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sweating
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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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Belching
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discouragement
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling sad or empty
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full or bloated feeling
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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passing gas
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pressure in the stomach
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swelling of the stomach area
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thoughts or attempts of killing oneself
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Abnormal dreams
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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loss or thinning of the hair
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weight gain around your neck, upper back, breast, or waist
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: March 01, 2024
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