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:
More common
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Cough or hoarseness
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dizziness
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fever or chills
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headache
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lower back or side pain
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pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
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painful or difficult urination
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problems with vision or hearing
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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accumulation of pus
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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changes in skin color
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confusion
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decreased urine
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fat in the stool
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irregular heartbeat
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain
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rapid weight gain
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shortness of breath
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sweating
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swollen, red, tender area of infection
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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dark urine
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depression
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nightmares
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rash
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen glands
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tremor
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Bloating
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constipation
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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Red streaks on the skin
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swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site
Less common
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Belching
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heartburn or indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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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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change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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increased clear or white vaginal discharge
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itching of the vagina or genital area
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pain during sexual intercourse
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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