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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Back pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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bone, joint, or muscle pain
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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change or loss of taste
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chest tightness
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness
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dry skin and hair
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fainting
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling cold
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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hair loss
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headache
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hoarseness or husky voice
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itching
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loss of appetite
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muscle cramps and stiffness
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nausea
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nervousness
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palpitations
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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redness, swelling, pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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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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tingling of the hands and feet
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trouble breathing
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ulceration of the skin
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
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Chest pain
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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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pain
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sensitivity to heat
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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tenderness
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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trouble sleeping
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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weight loss
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yellow eyes and skin
Rare
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Bloating
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bloody or cloudy urine
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change in vision
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darkening of the skin
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drowsiness
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eye pain
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fruity breath odor
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increased hunger, thirst, and urination
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indigestion
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mental depression
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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redness of the eye
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sensitivity of the eyes to light
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skin rash
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swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
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tearing
Incidence not known
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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lightheadedness
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sensation of spinning
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very deep pain in the eyes
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
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Incidence not known
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Increase in blood flow to the whites of the eyes
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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seeing floating spots before the eyes or a veil or curtain appearing across a part of vision
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: June 01, 2024
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