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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain or discomfort
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chest tightness or heaviness
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constipation
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing or spitting up blood
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever or chills
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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pain
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painful, burning, or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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shortness of breath
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain, severe
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sweating
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swelling
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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troubled breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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wheezing
Less common
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Agitation
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aneurysm
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bleeding gums
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blurred vision
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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extreme fatigue
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irregular breathing
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loss of hearing
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the fingers, toes, or face
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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seizures
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slurred speech
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sudden and severe inability to speak
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temporary blindness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weight gain
Rare
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Blindness
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continuing vomiting
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dark-colored urine
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drowsiness
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frequent urination
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hives
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itching
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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lower abdominal cramping
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muscle tremors
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid, deep breathing
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restlessness
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skin rash
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stomach pain
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trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
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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:
More common
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Abdominal pain
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bladder pain
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
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cloudy urine
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congestion
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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dry mouth or throat
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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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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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joint pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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runny nose
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swollen joints
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trouble in swallowing
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voice changes
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weight loss
Less common
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Abdominal fullness
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bluish color of skin
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changes in skin color
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cracked lips
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dandruff
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decrease in height
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decreased urination
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difficulty in sleeping
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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gaseous abdominal pain
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heartburn
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lightheadedness
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oily skin
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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rapid breathing
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recurrent fever
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stuffy nose
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sunken eye
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trouble concentrating
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wrinkled 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: Feb. 01, 2024
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