Side Effects
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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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Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
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agitation
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back pain
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blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produce a pink frothy sputum
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decrease in amount of urine
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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ear congestion
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fast, noisy breathing
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fever
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frequent or painful urination
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hallucinations
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased sweating
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irritability
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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mental depression or anxiety
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muscle aches, cramps, pain, or stiffness
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neck pain
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nerve pain
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nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pale skin
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rapid or irregular heartbeat
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seizures
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stiff neck
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stomach pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling
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swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
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swollen joints
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trembling and shaking of the hands
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trouble breathing
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trouble performing routine tasks
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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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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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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dry skin
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itching skin
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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