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:
Less common
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Bleeding gums
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bloating
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blood in the urine
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blurred vision
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burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
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canker sores
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chest tightness or heaviness
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chills
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cloudy urine
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cough
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cramping
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dark urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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general feeling of tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hives or welts
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increased blood pressure
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irregular breathing
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itching, soreness, or redness other discoloration of the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower side or back pain
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noisy breathing
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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seizures
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severe and continuing nausea
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severe sunburn
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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skin blisters
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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stomach bloating, burning, cramping, tenderness, or pain
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sweating
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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swollen glands
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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watery or bloody diarrhea
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weight gain or loss
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yellow eyes or skin
Rare
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Area rash
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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clay-colored stools
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cold, clammy skin
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continuing vomiting
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cough
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cracks in the skin
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difficulty with swallowing
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fast, weak pulse
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fever with or without chills
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greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
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hoarseness
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joint or muscle pain
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lightheadedness
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loss of heat from the body
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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scaly skin
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severe stomach pain
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tightness in the chest
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
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Difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with speaking
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double vision
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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pains in the chest, groin or legs, especially the calves
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severe headache of sudden onset
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slow speech
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stomach pain, continuing
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pain in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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rapid weight gain
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severe stomach pain
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seizures
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slow or fast heartbeat
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swelling around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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gas
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heartburn
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indigestion
Less common
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Abnormal dreaming
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anxiety
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appetite increased
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant after taste
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belching
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bloated or full feeling
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in taste
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changes in vision
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confusion
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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decreased urination
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discharge
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discouragement
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach
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excessive tearing
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling sad or empty
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hair loss
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hearing loss
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hot flushes
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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nervousness
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pain or burning in the throat
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rapid breathing
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness
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sunken eyes
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thinning of the hair
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thirst
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Mood changes
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trouble getting pregnant
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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