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:

Incidence not determined

  1. Bloody nose
  2. blurred vision
  3. burning, dry, or itching eyes
  4. changes in vision
  5. chest pain or discomfort
  6. cough producing mucus
  7. difficult or labored breathing
  8. difficulty in moving
  9. difficulty seeing at night
  10. difficulty swallowing
  11. discharge, excessive tearing
  12. fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  13. headache
  14. hives
  15. increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight
  16. itching
  17. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  18. muscle pain or stiffness
  19. nausea
  20. nervousness
  21. pain in forehead
  22. pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back, or neck
  23. pain, swelling, or redness in joints
  24. pounding in the ears
  25. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  26. redness, pain, swelling, or itching of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
  27. shortness of breath
  28. skin rash
  29. sweating
  30. tightness in chest
  31. unusual tiredness or weakness
  32. wheezing
  33. vomiting

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Confusion
  2. dilated neck veins
  3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
  4. extreme fatigue
  5. irregular breathing
  6. swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  7. weight gain

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:

Incidence not determined

  1. Discouragement
  2. feeling sad or empty
  3. irritability
  4. lack of appetite
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. loss of interest or pleasure
  7. muscle aching or cramping
  8. runny nose
  9. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  10. sneezing
  11. stuffy nose
  12. tiredness
  13. trouble concentrating
  14. trouble sleeping

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.