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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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anxiety
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back pain
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black ,tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blue lips and fingernails
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bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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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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change in color vision
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changes in skin color
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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dark urine
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decreased urination
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficulty in speaking
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difficulty seeing at night
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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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double vision
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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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hallucinations
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hostility
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hyperventilation
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irritability
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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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lethargy
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light-colored stools
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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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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restlessness
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shaking
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slow speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stiff neck
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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stupor
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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temporary blindness
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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unconsciousness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in arm and/or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weight gain
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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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Stuffy or runny nose
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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