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 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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bloody urine
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness of the skin
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort or pain
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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trouble breathing or swallowing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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weight gain
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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fast, shallow breathing
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased urination
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light-colored stools
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muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, or spasms
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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sleepiness
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stomach pain, continuing
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sweating
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unexplained weight loss
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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:
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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anxiety
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bloated or full feeling
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discouragement
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dizziness
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling sad or empty
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headache
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loss of interest or pleasure
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passing gas
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thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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hair loss or thinning of hair
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redistribution of body fat
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: July 01, 2024
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