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:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred or loss of vision
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body aches or pain
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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colicky or burning stomach pain
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constipation
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty in swallowing
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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ear congestion
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fever
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halos around lights
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity to pain or touch
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irregular heartbeat
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nerve pain
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain in the back of throat or chest when swallowing
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pain or burning in the throat
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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recurrent fainting
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runny or stuffy nose
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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swelling
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trouble breathing
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tunnel vision
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
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Anxiety
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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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dark urine
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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itching, skin rash
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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stomach pain or tenderness
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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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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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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heartburn
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increased weight
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indigestion
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loss of taste
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muscle spasm or weakness
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pain in the arms or legs
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stomach discomfort or upset
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trouble in walking
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Rare
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Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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redness or discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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: July 01, 2024
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