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:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bladder pain
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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chills
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cough
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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loss of taste or smell
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Chest pain or tightness
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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hoarseness
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inability to speak
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lightheadedness or fainting
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loss of bowel or bladder control
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numbness, weakness, or loss of voluntary movement in the feet, legs, hands, or arms
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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severe back pain
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severe or sudden headache
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slurred speech
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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temporary blindness
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trouble breathing or swallowing
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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ear congestion
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea or vomiting
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sensation of spinning
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