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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Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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hives, itching, or rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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pale skin
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redness of the skin
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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troubled breathing with exertion
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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
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agitation
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blurred vision
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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dizziness or fainting
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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headache
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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nausea with or without vomiting
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overactive reflexes
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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seizures
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shivering
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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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Back pain
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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decreased appetite
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difficulty with moving
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dry mouth
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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indigestion
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muscle pain or stiffness
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muscle spasms
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pain in the joints
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach discomfort or upset
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sudden sweating
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or 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: June 01, 2024
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