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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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blood in the stools
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blood in the urine
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion
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constipation
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing or vomiting blood
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darkened urine
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decreased urination
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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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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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle or bone pain
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
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painful or difficult urination
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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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persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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sore throat
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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wrinkled skin
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yellow eyes or skin
Less common
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
Incidence not known
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Chest tightness
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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flushing, redness of the skin
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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noisy breathing
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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unusually warm skin
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weight gain
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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Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
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Full or bloated feeling
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irritability
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muscle spasms or weakness
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pressure or swelling in the stomach area
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: May 01, 2024
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