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:
More common
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Bloody diarrhea
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rectal bleeding
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stomach pain
Less common
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Bloody stools
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bloody urine
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness
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fever
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full or bloated feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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itching, skin rash
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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nervousness
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pounding in the ears
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pressure in the stomach
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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swelling of the stomach area
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trouble sleeping
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Anxiety
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back pain
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blue or pale skin
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chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest discomfort
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constipation
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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dry cough
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greatly increased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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hives or welts
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hoarseness
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inability to move the arms and legs
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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light-colored stools
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lower back or side pain
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muscle weakness, sudden and progressing
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pain in the ankles or knees
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painful or difficult urination
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painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
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rapid breathing
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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severe nausea or vomiting
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach tenderness
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen or painful glands
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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weight gain
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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Sneezing
Less common
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Acne
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belching
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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muscle stiffness
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passing gas
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sensation of spinning
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stomach discomfort or upset
Incidence not known
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Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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: April 01, 2024
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