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:
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shortness of breath
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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unusual tiredness
Rare
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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decreased urination
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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rapid breathing
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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thirst
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troubled breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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fever
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general tiredness and weakness
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headache
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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light-colored stools
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nausea and vomiting
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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rash, hives, or itching skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness of the skin
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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troubled swallowing
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Confusion
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convulsions
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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muscle weakness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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severe nausea
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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tearing of the eyes
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twitches of the muscle visible under the skin
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vomiting
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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Decreased appetite
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weight loss
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle spasms
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Rare
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in taste
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dry heaves
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loss of taste
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unusually deep sleep
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unusually long duration of sleep
Incidence not known
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Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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hearing loss
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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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