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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Itching or redness of the skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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darkening of the skin
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decreased urine output
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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extreme fatigue
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fainting
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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inability to speak
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irregular breathing
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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shortness of breath
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slurred speech
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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temporary blindness
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tightness in the chest
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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troubled breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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weight gain
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wheezing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bluish lips or skin
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change in consciousness
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clumsiness
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confusion
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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depression
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difficult or troubled breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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headache
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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lack of coordination
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loss of consciousness
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low body temperature
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muscle aches or weakness
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nervousness
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not breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pounding in the ears
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shivering
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sleepiness
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sweating
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weak or feeble pulse
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
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Anxiety
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burning or dryness of the eyes
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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dry mouth
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hair loss
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hives or welts
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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hyperventilation
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inability to have or keep an erection
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itching skin
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leg cramps
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of appetite
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muscle or joint pain
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raised red swellings on the skin, lips, tongue, or in the throat
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redness of the skin
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shaking
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skin rash
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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thinning of the hair
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trouble sleeping
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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vivid dreams or nightmares
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weight loss
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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