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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Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
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bleeding after defecation
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in skin color
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chest tightness
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cold flu-like symptoms
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cold hands and feet
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confusion
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constipation
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cough or hoarseness
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darkened urine
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decreased urination
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diarrhea
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difficult urination
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting or loss of consciousness
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fast heartbeat
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fast or irregular breathing
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feeling unusually cold
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fever or chills
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full or bloated feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increase in heart rate
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itching or skin rash
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joint pain
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light-colored stools
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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pain
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pressure in the stomach
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rapid, shallow breathing
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rapid weight gain
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rectal bleeding
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runny nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore mouth or tongue
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sore throat
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stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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sweating
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swelling of the eyes or eyelids
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swelling of the stomach area
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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swollen joints
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thirst
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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uncomfortable swelling around the anus
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
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wrinkled skin
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Bone or skeletal pain
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burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all fingers except smallest finger
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chest pain
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depressed mood
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dry skin and hair
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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slowed heartbeat
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swelling of the ankles
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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changes in vision
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cold sweats
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coma
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cool, pale skin
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decrease in the amount of urine
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depression
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excessive sweating
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extreme weakness
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flushed, dry skin
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frequent urination
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fruit-like breath odor
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increase in hands and feet size
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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increased volume of pale, diluted urine
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nightmares
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noisy, rattling breathing
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pain in the arms or legs
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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stop in menstruation
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swelling of the fingers or hands
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trouble breathing
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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Body aches or pain
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breast pain
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change in the color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge
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congestion
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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frequent urge to defecate
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increased sweating
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passing gas
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sneezing
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straining while passing stool
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stuffy nose
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tender, swollen glands in neck
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trouble with swallowing
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voice changes
Less common
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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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