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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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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black, tarry stools
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bloody in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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convulsions (seizures)
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decrease in the amount of urine
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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noisy, rattling breathing
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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shortness of breath
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slow or fast heartbeat
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swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
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trembling
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troubled breathing at rest
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weight gain
Less common
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Cough
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dilated neck veins
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extreme fatigue
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irregular breathing
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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swelling
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
Rare
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Decreased vision
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difficulty with swallowing
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eye pain or tenderness
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eye redness
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hives
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itching
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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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sensitivity of the eye to light
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skin rash
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sweating
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tearing of the eye
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tightness in the chest
Incidence not known
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Bone, joint, or muscle pain, severe and occasionally incapacitating
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faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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constipation
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cracks in the skin at the corners of mouth
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diarrhea
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty moving
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ear congestion
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fear
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frequent urge to urinate
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heartburn
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aching, cramping, pains, or stiffness
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nasal congestion
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nervousness
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pain and swelling at the injection site
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sensitivity to heat
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shivering
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sneezing
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soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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sweating
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
Less common
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Ammonia-like breath odor
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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feeling unusually cold
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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unusual behavior
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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