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:
Less common
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Blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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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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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased blood pressure
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lower back or side pain
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nausea and vomiting
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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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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sweating
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Diarrhea
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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constipation
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difficulty in moving
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full or bloated feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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indigestion
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joint or muscle pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of taste
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muscle spasms
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pressure in the stomach
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of 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: Feb. 01, 2024
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