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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Anxiety
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bluish skin color of the fingertips
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blurred vision
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breathlessness
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chest pain
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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increased hunger
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loss of hearing
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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rapid growth of normal cells of the thymus (no symptoms)
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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thickening of the skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest tightness
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cough
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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itching or hives at the injection site
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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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limp
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pain in the hip or knee
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the skin
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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arm or leg pain
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backache
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changes in vision
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excessive sweating
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extreme weakness
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frequent urination
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increase in hands and feet size
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increased thirst
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increased volume of pale, diluted urine
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joint pain
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stop in menstruation
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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Abnormal response of the tympanic membrane to air pressure
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difficulty with moving
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difficulty with swallowing
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ear pain
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earache
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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muffled hearing
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muscle pain or stiffness
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redness or swelling in the ear
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sense of fullness in the ear
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snoring
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sore throat
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voice changing
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: April 01, 2024
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