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:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the eye
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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chest pain or tightness
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cloudy urine
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cough
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decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
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difficult or labored breathing
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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eye pain
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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hoarseness
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irregular heartbeat
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large amount of cholesterol in the blood
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasms
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nausea
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rapid weight gain
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redness in whites of eyes
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stomach pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble with swallowing
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trembling
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twitching
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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voice changes
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Chills
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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general feeling of illness
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headache
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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severe, sudden headache
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slurred speech
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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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Diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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fear or nervousness
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itching skin
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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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 warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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