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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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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constipation
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depressed mood
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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dry skin and hair
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falls
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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headache
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hoarseness or husky voice
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joint pain
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muscle cramp, pain, and stiffness
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nervousness
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pain in the legs
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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slow or fast heartbeat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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weight gain
Less common
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Bloody urine
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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decreased urine output
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dilated neck veins
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irregular breathing or heartbeat
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nausea
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pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the 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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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swollen glands
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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Decreased appetite
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decreased weight
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diarrhea
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feeling of warmth
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itching, skin rash
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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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