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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Constipation
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dry skin and hair
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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loss of appetite
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muscle cramps and stiffness
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nausea
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severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting
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stomach pain
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
Less common
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Anxiety
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bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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collection of blood under the skin
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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deep, dark purple bruise
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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frequent urge to urinate
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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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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sweating
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swelling
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trouble breathing
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unexplained weight loss
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in vomit
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, swelling of the foot or leg
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chest pain or tightness
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cough
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coughing up blood
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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difficulty swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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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 menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irregular breathing
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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light-colored stools
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nosebleeds
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pain in the groin or genitals
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pale skin
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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paralysis
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pounding in the ears
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red or dark brown urine
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severe or continuing stomach pain
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sharp back pain just below the ribs
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sneezing
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sore throat
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures
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tremor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Blindness
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bloating
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clear or bloody discharge from nipple
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decreased vision
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, and/or combativeness
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dimpling of the breast skin
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eye pain
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gaseous
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indigestion
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inverted nipple
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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recurrent fever
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redness of swelling of the breast
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severe constipation
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severe cramping
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach fullness
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swollen glands
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tearing
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weakness of the muscles in your face
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chills
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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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depression
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of warmth
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headache
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increased hunger
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Abnormal stool
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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full feeling
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pain, redness, stinging, swelling, tingling, or burning sensation at the injection site
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passing of gas
Less common
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Backache
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feeling of warmth
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hair loss
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joint pain
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
Rare
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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change in vision
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difficulty in moving
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hearing loss
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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joint swelling or redness
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loss of vision
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memory loss
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muscle pain
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numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or face
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pain during sexual intercourse
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sensation of spinning
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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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