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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Back pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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ear congestion
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushing
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headache
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loss of voice
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muscle aches
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nausea and vomiting
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nerve pain
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pain in the arms, legs, lower back, bottom, or hips
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skin itching, rash, or redness
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
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trouble breathing
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trouble swallowing
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence unknown
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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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swelling of the face, feet, or lower legs
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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vomiting
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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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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stomach pain
Incidence not known
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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difficulty in moving
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
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sneezing
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swollen joints
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throat irritation
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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