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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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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bloody urine
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blurred vision
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bone pain
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burning or stinging of the skin
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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cough or hoarseness
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever or chills
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headache
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increased thirst
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irregular breathing
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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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nervousness
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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troubled breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Rare
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Hives, itching, rash
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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neck tenderness or swelling
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redness of the skin
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troubled swallowing
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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Back pain
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change in taste
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cracked lips
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pain or stiffness
Less common
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Belching
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bladder pain
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blemishes on the skin
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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constipation
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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ear congestion
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feeling of warmth
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of voice
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muscle spasm
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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peeling of the skin
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pimples
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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sweating
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble sleeping
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weakness in the hands 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: Aug. 01, 2024
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