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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Diarrhea
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full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach
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nausea
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stomach pain
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the stools
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chest discomfort or pain
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chills
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colds
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cough
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difficult or labored breathing
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased sweating
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of bowel control
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muscle aches and pains
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runny nose
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shivering
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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hives or skin rash
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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stomach tenderness
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swelling
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Dry heaves
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dry mouth
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feeling of warmth
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lack or loss of strength
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paleness of the skin
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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severe, unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight loss
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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Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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passing gas
Less common
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Belching
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bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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change in taste
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cold sweats
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty with moving
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discouragement
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dizziness
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fear or nervousness
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feeling sad or empty
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frequent urge to urinate
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heartburn
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increased weight
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indigestion
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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loss of taste
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps
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muscle stiffness
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stomach upset
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swollen joints
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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