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:
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blindness
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bloating
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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bowel or bladder dysfunction
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bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
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change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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darkened urine
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decrease in height
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decrease in the amount of urine
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decreased urine
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decreased vision
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depression
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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discouragement
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dry mouth
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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eye pain
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eyeballs bulge out of the eye sockets
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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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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives, skin rash
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impaired wound healing
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lower back or side pain
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mood changes
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muscle cramp, pain, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
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nausea
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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painful, swollen joints
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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right upper abdominal pain and fullness
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seizures
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severe, sudden headache
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shakiness
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slow heartbeat
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slurred speech
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sores, welts, or blisters
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stomach distention
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stomach pain or burning
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tearing
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trouble breathing
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vision changes
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vomiting
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weight gain
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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:
Incidence not known
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Abnormal fat deposits
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darkening or lightening of normal skin color
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dry, scaly skin
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increased appetite
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increased sweating
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lightening of treated areas of dark skin
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moon face
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thinning hair
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weight gain
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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