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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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody urine
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blurred vision
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased thirst
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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vomiting blood
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weight gain
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yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bloody nose
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confusion
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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darkening of the skin
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shivering
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trouble sleeping
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twitching
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Cold and clammy skin
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficult or trouble breathing
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drowsiness
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extremely high fever or body temperature
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hearing loss
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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muscle cramps
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pinpoint pupils (black part of the eyes)
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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trouble sleeping
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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:
Rare
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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depression
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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dry mouth
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of warmth
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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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heartburn
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high energy
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around mouth
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pain in the legs
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sensation of spinning
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severe mood or mental changes
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shaking
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sleepiness
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sluggishness
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slurred speech
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trouble sitting still
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual behavior
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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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