Side Effects
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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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Body aches or pain
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chills
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congestion
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diarrhea
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased cough
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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runny nose
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shivering
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sweating
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble sleeping
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trouble with swallowing
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unexplained nosebleeds
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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voice changes
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vomiting
Less common
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Cough producing mucus
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difficulty with breathing
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noisy breathing
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shortness of breath
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tightness in the chest
Incidence not known
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Blindness
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bloody mucus
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blurred vision
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changes in vision
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darkening of the skin
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decreased vision
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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hives
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irritation
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itching
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joint stiffness or swelling
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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painful or difficult urination
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rash
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redness of the skin
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slowing of normal growth in children
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tearing
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trouble healing
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white patches in the throat
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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tooth problems
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
Incidence not known
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Change in sense of smell or taste
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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