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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Agitation
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back pain
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being forgetful
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough or hoarseness
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diarrhea
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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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drowsiness
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ear congestion
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever or chills
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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 sensitivity to pain
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increased sensitivity to touch
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irritability
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itching of the vagina or genitals
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lightheadedness
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loss of memory
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loss of smell
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle or bone pain
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muscle spasms
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nausea
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nerve pain
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painful or difficulty urination
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problems with memory
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rapid or irregular heartbeat
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stiff muscles
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stiff neck
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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swelling
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thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
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tingling in the hands and feet
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trembling and shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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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 arms, hands, legs, or feet
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weight loss
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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white patches with diaper rash
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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pale skin
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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burning, throbbing, or stabbing pain
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dark urine
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double vision
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hearing loss
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jerking movements
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rigid muscles
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stomach pain, severe
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trouble speaking
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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:
More common
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Change or loss of taste
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constipation
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decreased appetite
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difficulty swallowing
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dry mouth
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loss of sense of taste
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reduced or lessening or loss of sense of taste
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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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