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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Chills
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fever
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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loss of balance control
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lower back or side pain
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mask-like face
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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shuffling walk
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sore throat
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stiffness of the arms or legs
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trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
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trouble breathing
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trouble speaking or swallowing
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trouble thinking or concentrating
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trouble walking
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
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change in walking and balance
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clay colored stools
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased thirst
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itching or skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea and vomiting
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numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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redness and soreness of the eyes
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runny nose
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shivering skin
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or 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:
More common
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Diarrhea
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redness or tenderness at the injection site
Less common
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Back pain
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dizziness
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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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