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:
Less common
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Chest pain or tightness
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difficulty with swallowing
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tightness in the throat
Rare
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Chest discomfort
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dizziness
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headache
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in the face, arms or legs
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
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sweating
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vision problems
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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bloody diarrhea
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty in speaking
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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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inability to move arms, legs, or facial muscles
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overactive reflexes
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pain in the arms legs, or lower back, especially pain in calves or heels upon exertion
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pale, bluish-colored, or cold hands or feet
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paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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shivering
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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slurred speech
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sudden loss of coordination
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weak or absent pulses in the legs
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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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Lack or loss of strength
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
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dry mouth
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach soreness or discomfort
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stomach upset
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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