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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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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confusion
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cough
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depression
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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headache
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hoarseness
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hostility
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irritability
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
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nausea
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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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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trembling
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trouble breathing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
Less common
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Chills
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continuing ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
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fever
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hearing loss
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muscle pain or cramps
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Rare
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Dark urine
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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light-colored stools
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stomach pain, continuing
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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yellow eyes or skin
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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blindness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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stomach pain
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sweating
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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Back pain
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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constipation
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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flushed, dry skin
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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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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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metallic taste
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muscle weakness
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pain in the arms or legs
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
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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