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:
Less common
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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seizures
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Inability to sit still
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need to keep moving
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restlessness
Incidence not known
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Chest tightness
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cough
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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decreased vision
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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eye pain
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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high fever
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased sweating
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loss of balance control
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loss of bladder control
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mask-like face
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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painful urination
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pounding in the ears
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severe muscle stiffness
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shuffling walk
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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sticking out of tongue
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tearing of eyes
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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tiredness
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trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
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trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
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unusually pale 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:
More common
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Change in taste
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drowsiness
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loss of taste
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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