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:
More common
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Absence of or decrease in body movement
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difficulty with swallowing
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drooling
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inability to sit still
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incremental or ratchet-like movement of the muscle
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loss of balance control
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mask-like face
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muscle discomfort
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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need to keep moving
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restlessness
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rigid or stiff muscles
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shuffling walk
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slow movements
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slow reflexes
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slurred speech
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stiffness of the arms and legs
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
Less common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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blurred vision
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burning while urinating
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty opening the mouth
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fixed position of the eye
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headache
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high fever
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inability to move the eyes
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inability to speak
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased sweating
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lockjaw
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loss of bladder control
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muscle spasm, especially of the neck and back
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nervousness
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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seizures
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severe muscle stiffness
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severe or sudden headache
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slow or fast heartbeat
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slurred speech
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sticking out of the tongue
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sweating
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temporary blindness
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tiredness
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trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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troubled breathing with exertion
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually pale skin
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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bloody urine
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breast pain or swelling
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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fever
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increased thirst
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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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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramp, pain, or stiffness
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nausea
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Decreased urine output
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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loss of consciousness
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redness of the skin
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swelling of the throat or tongue
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tightness in the chest
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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Anxiety
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belching
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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heartburn
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hyperventilation
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indigestion
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irritability
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relaxed and calm feeling
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble sleeping
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unusually deep sleep
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unusually long duration of sleep
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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back pain
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blurred vision
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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indigestion
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sensation of spinning
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sweating
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tenderness in the stomach area
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watering of mouth and drooling
Rare
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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