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:
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Back pain
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bluish lips or skin
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blurred vision
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chest discomfort or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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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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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased sweating
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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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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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runny nose
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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swollen joints
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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