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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Diarrhea
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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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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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
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difficulty with swallowing
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discoloration of the thyroid glands
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of discomfort
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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hives or welts, itching, or rash
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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inflammation of the joints
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
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pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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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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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness and soreness of the eyes
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redness of the skin
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tooth discoloration
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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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unusual weight loss
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vomiting
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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:
Incidence not known
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Bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
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chest discomfort or burning
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cracks in the skin
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decrease in vision
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difficulty breathing
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double vision
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general body swelling
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heartburn
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loss of heat from the body
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nosebleeds
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pain or burning in the throat
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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red, swollen skin
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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scaly skin
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severe nausea
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severe stomach pain
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vomiting blood
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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