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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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
Less common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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bloody urine
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blurred vision
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise the in ears
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decreased amount of urine
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discharge, excessive tearing
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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hearing loss
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining the of eyelid
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sweating
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swelling of the face, hands, fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Blindness
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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change in vision
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clear or bloody discharge from nipple
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cough
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decreased vision
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dimpling of the breast skin
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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inverted nipple
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lump in the breast or under the arm
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painful or prolonged erection of the penis
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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness of the skin
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redness or swelling of the breast
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sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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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Change or problem with discharge of semen
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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lack or loss of strength
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty swallowing
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dry mouth
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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headache
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heartburn
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indigestion
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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pain in the arms or legs
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pain or burning in the throat
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sneezing
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stomach upset
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swollen joints
Rare
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Breast enlargement
Incidence not known
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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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: June 01, 2024
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