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:
For all adults
More common
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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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trouble in urinating
Rare
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Bone, muscle, or joint pain
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changes in skin color of the face
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chest tightness
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fainting
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fast or irregular breathing
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numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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sudden, severe decrease in blood pressure and collapse
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trouble breathing
For females only
More common
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Breast pain
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itching of the vaginal or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Rare
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Anxiety
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deepening of voice
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increased hair growth
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mental depression
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mood changes
For males only
More common
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Abnormal ejaculation
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black, tarry stools
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blood in the stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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continuing diarrhea
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continuing stomach pain
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decreased sexual performance or desire
Less common
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Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
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anxiety
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breast swelling and tenderness
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold hands and feet
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constipation
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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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increased weight
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joint stiffness or swelling
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pale skin
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Rare
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Chest pain
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pain in the groin or legs (especially in the calves of the legs)
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:
For all adults
More common
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Sudden sweating and feelings of warmth (also called hot flashes)
Less common
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Blurred vision
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burning, itching, redness, or swelling at the place of injection
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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dizziness
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headache
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nausea or vomiting
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swelling and increased tenderness of the breasts
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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weight gain
For females only
More common
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Back pain
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body aches or pain
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cough
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crying
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depersonalization
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difficulty in moving
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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dysphoria
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euphoria
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excessive muscle tone
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increased hair growth, especially on the face
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lack or loss of strength
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light, irregular vaginal bleeding
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muscle aches, stiffness, pains, or cramps
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paranoia
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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stopping of menstrual periods
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stuffy or runny nose
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble in swallowing
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voice changes
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated
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bloody nose
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burning, dryness, or itching of the vagina
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dry mouth
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dry skin
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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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impaired vision
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indigestion
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loss or thinning of the hair
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passing gas
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pelvic pain
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
For males only
Less common
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Bone pain
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constipation
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decreased size of the testicles
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inability to have or keep an erection
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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