Side Effects
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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:
More common
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Chills
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diarrhea
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fever
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general feeling of illness or discomfort
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headache
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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rigidity
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sweating
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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cough
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loose stools
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painful or difficult urination
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shortness of breath
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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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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bladder pain
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bleeding gums
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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burning while urinating
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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ear congestion
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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frequent urge to urinate
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general body swelling
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nasal congestion
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nausea or vomiting
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nosebleeds
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pale skin
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pink or red urine
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sneezing
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the joints
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swollen glands
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tightness of chest or wheezing
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white or brownish vaginal discharge
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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clay-colored stools
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing up blood
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decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
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feeling of discomfort
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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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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joint or muscle pain
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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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light-colored stools
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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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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seizures
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swollen lymph glands
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swollen or painful glands
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unpleasant breath odor
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting of blood
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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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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diaper rash
Rare
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated
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difficulty with moving
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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flushing or redness of the skin
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full feeling
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gas in the stomach
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritability
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irritation or soreness of the mouth
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itching skin
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muscle pain or stiffness
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muscle spasm of the neck
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passing gas
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restlessness
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of the tongue
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thirst
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trouble sitting still
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unusually warm skin
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watering of the mouth and drooling
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Hives or welts
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redness of the skin
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: June 01, 2024
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