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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Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
Less common
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Difficult or labored breathing
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loose stools
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tightness in the chest
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (severe)
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abdominal or stomach tenderness
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diarrhea (watery and severe, which may be bloody)
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fever
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joint pain
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skin rash
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swelling of the face, mouth, neck, hands, and feet
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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convulsions
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cough
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darkened urine
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decreased urine output
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depression
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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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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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headache
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hives or itching
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hostility
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat recurrent
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irregular or slow heart rate
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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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lethargy
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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muscle pain
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muscle twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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pain
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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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 weight gain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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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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stupor
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sweating
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Diarrhea (mild)
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nausea
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stomach pain or discomfort (mild)
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weight loss
Less common or rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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cracked lips
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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heartburn
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passing gas
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore mouth or tongue
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
Incidence not known
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Attack, assault, or force
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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difficulty with moving
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discoloration of the tongue
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hearing loss
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of sense of smell
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain during sexual intercourse
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sensation of spinning
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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trouble sitting still
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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