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:
More common
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Chest tightness
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cold arms or legs
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trouble breathing
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting position
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leg pain
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in urine or stools
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blurred vision
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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fast heartbeat
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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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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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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severe mood or mental changes
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shakiness
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skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis
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slurred speech
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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unusual behavior
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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decreased urination
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dry mouth
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increase in heart rate
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muscle cramps or pain
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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rapid breathing
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seizures
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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thirst
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trembling
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weakness and heaviness of the legs
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wrinkled 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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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Diarrhea
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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nausea
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sensation of spinning
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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halos around lights
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headache
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of vision
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loss or thinning of the hair
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain of the penis on erection
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tunnel vision
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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