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:
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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cough or hoarseness accompanied by chills or fever, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination
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fainting
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding heartbeat
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severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting
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skin rash
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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decreased frequency of urine
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decreased urine output
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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hives, itching skin, rash
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irritability
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joint or muscle pain
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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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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps, pain, spasms, stiffness, or twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful knees and ankles
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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reddish patch or irritated area
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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restlessness
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seizures
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severe sunburn
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shiny bump
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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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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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trouble breathing
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weak or irregular heartbeat
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weight gain
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
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yellow eyes and 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:
More common
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Body aches or pain
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headache
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loss of voice
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
Rare
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Dry cough
Incidence not known
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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change or loss of taste
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
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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