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:

Incidence not known

  1. Extra heartbeats
  2. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  3. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. confusion
  3. confusion as to time, place, or person
  4. decreased urination
  5. dizziness
  6. dry mouth
  7. fainting
  8. fever
  9. hallucinations
  10. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  11. increase in heart rate
  12. lightheadedness
  13. pounding or rapid pulse
  14. rapid breathing
  15. sleeplessness
  16. slow heartbeat
  17. sunken eyes
  18. thirst
  19. trouble sleeping
  20. unable to sleep
  21. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. 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:

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  3. headache
  4. hearing loss
  5. hyperventilation
  6. increased sensitivity to pain
  7. increased sensitivity to touch
  8. irritability
  9. restlessness
  10. shortness of breath
  11. tingling in the hands and feet
  12. trouble sleeping

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.