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:
More common
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Rash
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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headache
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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slow speech
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sweating
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vomiting
Rare
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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blue or pale skin
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bruising
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chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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eye pain
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of illness
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general tiredness and weakness
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incoherent speech
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increased urination
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indigestion
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joint or muscle pain
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches on the skin
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste
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muscle pain, stiffness, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
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noisy breathing
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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right upper abdominal pain and fullness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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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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stomach pain
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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swollen glands
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thirst
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tightness in the chest
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal pain
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vomiting of blood
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weight loss
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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:
Less common
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Runny nose
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shivering
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Belching
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blurred vision
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in vision
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decreased appetite
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heartburn
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impaired vision
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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loss of taste
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redness, soreness, or itching of the skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sores, welts, or blisters
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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tenderness in the stomach area
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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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