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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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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decrease in the amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty in swallowing
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difficulty moving
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dizziness
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dry eyes
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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heartburn
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
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noisy, rattling breathing
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nosebleeds
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pain or burning feeling in the throat
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the skin
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sensation of pins and needles
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severe lack or loss of strength
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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stabbing pain
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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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Bluish color of the skin
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blurred vision
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burning or itching of the eyes
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changes in skin color
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chest discomfort
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confusion
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constipation
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discharge, excessive tearing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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lightheadedness
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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rapid, shallow breathing
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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severe stomach pain
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sweating
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
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Dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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irregular breathing
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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dark urine
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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depression
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hostility
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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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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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
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nausea
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rapid, shallow breathing
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rectal bleeding
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seizures
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severe abdominal pain, cramping, or burning
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severe sleepiness
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stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
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stomach pain, continuing
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tremor
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
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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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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bad, unusual or unpleasant (after)taste
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change in sense of smell
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change in taste
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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dry skin
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loss or thinning of the hair
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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weight loss
Less common
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Dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
Incidence not known
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Hearing loss
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pain and redness of the skin at the place of earlier radiation treatment
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: March 01, 2024
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