Side Effects
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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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Bleeding gums
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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clay colored stools
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cloudy urine
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confusion
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constipation
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coughing up blood
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decreased urination
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depressed mood
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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dry skin and hair
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fainting
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feeling cold
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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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incoherent speech
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased urination
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itching skin or rash
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste
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muscle cramps, stiffness, or weakness
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nausea
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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paralysis
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach pain or tenderness
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sunken eyes
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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thirst
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tingling of the hands and feet
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ulceration of the skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain or loss
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wrinkled skin
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Anxiety
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bleeding from the gums or nose
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bleeding from the rectum
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bloody, black or tarry stools
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change in vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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extreme drowsiness
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eye pain
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heartburn
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inability to speak
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indigestion
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numbness or tingling in the face, arms, hands, or legs
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pale skin
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ringing in the ears
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seizures
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sensitivity to heat
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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slurred speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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sweating
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temporary blindness
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trouble sleeping
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trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
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trouble breathing
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uncomfortable swelling around the anus
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body
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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Belching
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change in taste
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cough
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cracked lips
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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joint pain or swelling
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of taste
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muscle aches or pain
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pain in the arms or legs
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort or upset
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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upper stomach pain
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voice changes
Less common
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Burning sensation of the tongue
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continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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flushing or redness of the skin
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hearing loss
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thinning of the hair
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unusually warm skin
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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