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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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coughing up blood
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decreased urine output
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difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
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dry mouth
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased hunger
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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painful or difficult urination
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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rapid, shallow breathing
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rash
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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seizures
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sore throat
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stomach pain and bloating
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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tightness in the chest
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Blue lips and fingernails
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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increased sweating
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pale skin
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
Incidence not known
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Stomach cramps
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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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Constipation
Less common
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Cracked lips
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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