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:
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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burning or stinging of skin
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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runny nose
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shivering
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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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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vomiting
Rare
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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blurred vision
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dizziness
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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red rash with watery, yellow-colored, or pus filled blisters
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slow or fast heartbeat
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thick yellow to honey-colored crusts
Incidence not known
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Chest pain or tightness
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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reddish patch or irritated area
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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 part of vision
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
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shiny bump
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 nose
Less common
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Bladder pain
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blemishes on the skin
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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frequent urge to urinate
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lower back or side pain
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pimple
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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