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:
Rare
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Bleeding gums
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bloating
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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darkened urine
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indigestion
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itching
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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painful knees and ankles
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pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red spots on skin
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raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
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skin rash
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not determined
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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blood in urine
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blurred vision
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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convulsions (seizures)
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cool, pale skin
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cough or hoarseness
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depression
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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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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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lower back, side, or stomach pain
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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shakiness
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shortness of breath
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slurred speech
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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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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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troubled breathing
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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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watery and severe diarrhea
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Confusion
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decreased urination
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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increase in heart rate
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irregular heartbeat
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muscle cramps or pain
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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trembling
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weakness and heaviness of the legs
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wrinkled skin
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:
Incidence not determined
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Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
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difficulty swallowing
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fear
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of fullness in the ears
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hearing loss
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irritation, or pain at injection site
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mild diarrhea
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sensation of spinning
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stomach soreness or discomfort
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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: Aug. 01, 2024
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