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:
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Agitation
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back pain
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bleeding gums
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bloody urine
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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coughing up blood
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increase in heart rate
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increased blood pressure
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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lightheadedness
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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 or mental changes
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muscle, joint, or bone pain
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nausea
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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paralysis
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pounding in the ears
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problems with speech or speaking
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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rapid breathing
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow heartbeat
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stiff neck
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sunken eyes
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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thirst
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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wrinkled skin
Less common
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Cloudy urine
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muscle twitching or jerking
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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stomach pain
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Difficulty in moving or walking
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difficulty swallowing
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muscle stiffness
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
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decreased appetite and weight
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pain in the arms or legs
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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