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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Ear congestion
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cough
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difficulty in breathing
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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
Less common
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Chest tightness
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cough producing mucus
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diarrhea
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general discomfort or illness
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shivering
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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dark urine
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depression
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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increased hunger
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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stomach pain
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or 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:
Less common
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Back pain
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dizziness
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joint pain
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muscle aches and pains
incidence not known
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Hives, itching, skin rash
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redness of the skin
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, 2023