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:
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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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blood in the urine or stools
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cough or hoarseness
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dark-colored urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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feeling of discomfort
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fever
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fever with or without chills
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flushing or redness of the skin
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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inflammation of the joints
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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muscle pain or stiffness
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rash
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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 on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain, continuing
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swollen lymph glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusually warm skin
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bloating
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chest pain
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coughing up blood
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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general body swelling
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high fever
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hives
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased thirst
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itching
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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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nausea
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nosebleeds
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pain
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pale skin
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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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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shortness of breath
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swollen or painful glands
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tightness in the chest
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight loss
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vomiting of blood
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wheezing
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:
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Incidence not known
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Hives or welts
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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itching or pain of the genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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redness of the skin
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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: Nov. 01, 2023