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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Feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
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feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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headache
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sweating
Rare
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Blurred vision
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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chest pain
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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decrease in the amount of urine
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depression
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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inability to move the eyes
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incoherent speech
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased urination
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joint pain or swelling
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leg cramp
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste
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muscle ache, pain, cramp, or stiffness
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muscle weakness
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nausea
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neck pain or stiffness
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nervousness
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paleness of the skin
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pelvic pain
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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sticking out of the tongue
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stomach pain
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thirst
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tightness in the chest
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trouble in breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Areas of the skin that turned red or dark or feel tight
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difficulty or noisy breathing
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incoordination
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muscle weakness
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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paralysis or severe weakness of the legs
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seizures
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stiffness of the arms or legs
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uncontrolled bowel movements
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uncontrolled movements of the body
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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Bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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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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change in taste
Less Common
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Back pain
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diarrhea
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lack or loss of strength
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nausea
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runny nose
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sneezing
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stomach pain
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stuffy nose
Rare
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Anxiety
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confusion
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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double vision
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hearing loss
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increased salivation
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seeing double
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sensation of spinning
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voice changes
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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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