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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Black, tarry stools
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bladder pain
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody or cloudy urine
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bone pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough
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decreased urine output
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dilated neck veins
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discouragement
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling sad or empty
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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increased thirst
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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rapid weight gain
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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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
Less common
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Blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fainting
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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muscle pain
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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shivering
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sneezing
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sweating
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swollen glands
Rare
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Hives, itching, skin rash
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joint stiffness or swelling
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trouble swallowing
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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Back pain
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change in taste
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cracked lips
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difficulty in moving
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of taste
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muscle stiffness
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloody nose
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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constipation
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swollen joints
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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