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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Abdominal or stomach pain
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bladder pain
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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constipation
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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frequent urge to urinate
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lower back or side pain
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rash
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severe stomach pain
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swelling
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
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Back or leg pains
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody diarrhea
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cough
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cracks in the skin
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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extreme fatigue
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fast heartbeat
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feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
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feeling of warmth or heat
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fever with or without chills
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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greatly decreased frequency of urination
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headache
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high fever
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hives or itching
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hoarseness
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increased blood pressure
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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irregular breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
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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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loss of appetite
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loss of heat from the body
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muscle pain
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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red, swollen skin
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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scaly skin
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severe or continuing stomach pain
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severe sunburn
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
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slow or fast heartbeat
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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 bloating or cramping
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stomach upset
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen or painful glands
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tenderness in the stomach area
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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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weight gain
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weight loss
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptom of overdose
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Change in consciousness
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fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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heartburn
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loss of consciousness
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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changes in vision
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ear
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diarrhea
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discouragement
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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fear
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling sad or empty
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full feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hearing loss
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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lack or loss of strength
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lightheadedness
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of memory
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passing gas
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problems with memory
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runny nose
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort
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stuffy nose
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tremor
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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confusion
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discharge or excessive tearing
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redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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transient, mild, pleasant aromatic odor
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twitching
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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