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

  1. Difficulty with speaking
  2. drooling
  3. loss of balance control
  4. muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
  5. restlessness
  6. shuffling walk
  7. stiffness of the limbs
  8. twisting movements of the body
  9. uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. dizziness
  3. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  4. headache
  5. inability to move the eyes
  6. increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
  7. nervousness
  8. pounding in the ears
  9. sticking out the tongue
  10. trouble breathing or swallowing
  11. unusual facial expressions

Rare

  1. Fast heartbeat
  2. high fever
  3. increased sweating
  4. lip smacking or puckering
  5. loss of bladder control
  6. muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
  7. puffing of the cheeks
  8. rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
  9. seizures
  10. severe muscle stiffness
  11. sudden loss of consciousness
  12. tiredness
  13. uncontrolled chewing movements
  14. uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
  15. unusually pale skin

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. chest pain or tightness
  3. cough
  4. hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
  5. itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  6. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  7. redness of the skin
  8. sore throat
  9. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  10. swollen glands
  11. unusual bleeding or bruising
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Infection from breathing foreign substance into the lungs
  2. seizure that will not stop
  3. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

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

  1. Belching
  2. difficulty having a bowel movement
  3. dry mouth
  4. fear
  5. fever
  6. heartburn
  7. hyperventilation
  8. inability to sit still
  9. indigestion
  10. irritability
  11. lightheadedness
  12. need to keep moving
  13. runny nose
  14. shaking
  15. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  16. trouble sleeping
  17. weight gain

Less common

  1. Accidental injury
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. body aches or pain
  4. congestion
  5. difficulty with moving
  6. hoarseness
  7. increased appetite
  8. joint pain
  9. muscle aching or cramping
  10. muscle pains or stiffness
  11. sneezing
  12. stuffy nose
  13. swollen joints
  14. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  15. tingling of the hands or feet
  16. tremor
  17. unusual weight gain or loss
  18. voice changes

Incidence not known

  1. Hiccups

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.