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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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rapid weight gain
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tingling of hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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difficulty in breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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chest pain, tightness, or heaviness
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confusion
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congestion
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cough producing mucus
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pale skin
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shivering
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shortness of breath
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sweating
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swelling or puffiness of face
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tender or swollen glands in neck
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trouble in swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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voice changes
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wheezing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Feeling of warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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:
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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constipation
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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skin rash
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Rare
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Bleeding gums
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irritation in mouth
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redness and swelling of gums
Incidence not known
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Bloated or full feeling
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bloody nose
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burning while urinating
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty in moving
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discouragement
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
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feeling sad or empty
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fear or nervousness
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frequent strong or increased urge to urinate
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halos around lights
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased need to urinate
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increased volume of pale or dilute urine
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irritability
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itching
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle cramps or stiffness
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
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passing gas
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passing urine more often
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redness of skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sleeplessness
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sores, welting, or blisters
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swollen joints
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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tunnel vision
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unable to sleep
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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