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:
Rare
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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changes in menstrual periods
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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decreased sexual ability in males
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depression
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dizziness
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dry, puffy skin
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fast heartbeat
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feeling cold
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headache
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increased hunger
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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swelling of front part of the neck
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bleeding under the skin
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blindness or vision changes
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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burning of the face or mouth
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain
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cloudy urine
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cough or hoarseness
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cracks in the skin
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darkened urine
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decrease in the amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of discomfort
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fever with or without chills
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hearing loss
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indigestion
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite and weight
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loss of heat from the body
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nosebleeds
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not able to pass urine
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pain or burning while urinating
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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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pale skin
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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rapid heart rate
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rash
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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red, swollen skin
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redness of the white part of the eyes
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scaly skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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soreness of the muscles
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sudden decrease in amount of urine
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swelling around the eyes
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swelling of the face, hands, legs, and feet
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen lymph glands
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swollen or painful glands
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tightness in the chest
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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upper right abdominal pain
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vision changes
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vomiting
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weakness in the hands or feet
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wheezing
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yellow eyes or skin
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:
Incidence not known
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hives or welts
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sensation of spinning
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sleeplessness
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trouble with sleeping
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unable to sleep
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: July 01, 2024
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