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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Bleeding gums
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blindness
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blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cloudy urine
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confusion
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cough
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coughing up blood
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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ear congestion
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fainting
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fever
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headache
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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irregular heartbeat, recurrent
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loss of voice
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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paralysis
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pounding in the ears
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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seizures
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severe sunburn
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach cramps or pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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tenderness
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tremor
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness, severe
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watery or bloody diarrhea
Less common
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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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infection from breathing foreign substance into the lungs
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irregular heartbeat
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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weight gain
Rare
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Bloating
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constipation
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decreased urine output
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indigestion
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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General feeling of discomfort or illness
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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red, irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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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Belching
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blemishes on the skin
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change in or loss of taste
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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cracks in the skin
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decreased weight
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depression
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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dry mouth or skin
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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lack or loss of strength
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss of heat from the body
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muscle aches or spasms
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pimples
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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stomach discomfort or upset
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trouble sleeping
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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