Side Effects

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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:

Incidence not known

  1. Chills
  2. clay-colored stools
  3. confusion
  4. cough or hoarseness
  5. dark urine
  6. difficulty with speaking
  7. dizziness
  8. drooling
  9. drowsiness
  10. fever with or without chills
  11. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  12. headache
  13. itching or rash
  14. loss of appetite
  15. loss of balance control
  16. lower back or side pain
  17. muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
  18. nausea
  19. painful or difficult urination
  20. pale skin
  21. restlessness
  22. shakiness and unsteady walk
  23. shuffling walk
  24. sore throat
  25. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  26. stiffness of the limbs
  27. stomach pain
  28. swelling
  29. twisting movements of the body
  30. uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
  31. unpleasant breath odor
  32. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  33. unusual bruising or bleeding
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. vomiting of blood
  36. yellow eyes or skin

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Agitation
  2. blurred vision
  3. change in consciousness
  4. changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
  5. confusion
  6. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  7. dry mouth
  8. lack of coordination
  9. loss of consciousness
  10. loss of strength or energy
  11. nightmares
  12. shakiness and unsteady walk
  13. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  14. slurred speech
  15. talkativeness
  16. trouble speaking
  17. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  18. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  19. unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
  20. unusual paleness

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. Inability to have or keep an erection
  2. increase or loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  3. increased or decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  4. menstrual changes
  5. skin blisters

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.

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