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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Black, tarry stools
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest pain
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chills
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cloudy urine
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cough
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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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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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasms or twitching seizures
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nausea
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nervousness
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pelvic pain
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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redness, swelling, pain of the skin
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scaling of skin on the hands and feet
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slow or fast heartbeat
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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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stomach pain
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sweating
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swollen glands
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tingling of hands or feet
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trembling
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trouble breathing
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ulceration of the skin
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
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Constipation
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fainting
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back pain
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bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
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chest tightness
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coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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drowsiness
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flushing
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hallucinations
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heartburn
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heavy jaw feeling
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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lethargy
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loosening of a tooth
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mood or mental changes
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muscle twitching
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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stiff neck
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stomach cramping or burning
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stomach pain, usually after eating a meal
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stupor
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sudden, severe chest pain
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sudden weakness in arms or legs
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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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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Bloody nose
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decreased appetite
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difficulty in moving
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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pain in the rectum
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen joints
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voice changes
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weight loss
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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