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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Arm or leg pain
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back pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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cracks in the skin
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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difficulty moving
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dizziness
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dry skin and hair
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ear congestion
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enlarged pupils
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feeling cold
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fever
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hair loss
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headache
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hoarseness or husky voice
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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increased sweating, possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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muscle aches, cramps, pain, and stiffness
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neck pain
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nerve pain
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nervousness
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pounding in the ears
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red, swollen skin
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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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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stiff or sore neck
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in neck
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trouble breathing
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trouble swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
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weight gain or loss
Less common
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General feeling of discomfort or illness
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thickening of bronchial secretions
Rare
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blue or pale skin
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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change in vision
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chest discomfort
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confusion
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dark urine
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darkening of the skin
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double vision
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drooping eyelids
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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eye pain
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fainting
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of illness
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heavier menstrual periods
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inability to move the arms and legs
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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irritability
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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muscle aches or weakness
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nausea or vomiting
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the fingers, face, or feet
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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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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
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seizures
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stomach pain, upset, or cramps
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tearing
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tenderness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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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:
More common
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Swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: June 01, 2024
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