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:
More common
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Blurred vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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confusion
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cough producing mucus
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness
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faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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feeling unusually cold shivering
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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irregular heartbeat
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joint pain
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muscle ache, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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redness of the skin
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the ankles, feet, and lower legs
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swollen joints
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence unknown
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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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chills
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cloudy or bloody urine
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cough
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decreased cardiac output
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficulty in speaking
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difficulty swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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double vision
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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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high blood pressure
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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increased thirst
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irregular, fast, or slow, or shallow breathing
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lack or loss of strength
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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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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no breathing
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no pulse or blood pressure
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noisy breathing
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pain in the joints
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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problems with muscle control or coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seizures
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sensation of spinning
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severe or sudden headache
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow or slurred speech
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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temporary blindness
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throat tightness
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trembling
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trouble breathing
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unconsciousness
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vomiting
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weight gain
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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body aches or pain
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body produces substance that can bind to drug making it less effective or cause side effects
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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congestion
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discouragement
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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fear
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feeling sad or empty
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fever, not related to infusion
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
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paleness of skin
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runny nose
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sensation of change in temperature
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skeletal pain
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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voice changes
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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