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

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. decreased urine
  3. dry mouth
  4. increased thirst
  5. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  6. loss of appetite
  7. mood changes
  8. muscle pain or cramps
  9. nausea or vomiting
  10. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  11. seizures
  12. slow or irregular heartbeat
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
  2. chest tightness
  3. decreased ability to exercise
  4. difficult or labored breathing
  5. joint stiffness or swelling
  6. lower back or side pain
  7. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. depression
  9. fast heartbeat
  10. headache
  11. increased hunger
  12. nightmares
  13. nervousness
  14. persistent non-healing sore
  15. pink growth
  16. reddish patch or irritated area
  17. shakiness
  18. shiny bump
  19. slurred speech
  20. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. chemical imbalance in the blood
  4. cold, clammy skin
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. cough
  8. dilated neck veins
  9. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  10. drowsiness
  11. fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
  12. frequent urination
  13. headache
  14. increased volume of pale, dilute urine
  15. irregular breathing
  16. irritability
  17. noisy breathing
  18. not able to pass urine
  19. pain or aching in the lower legs
  20. pain or weakness in the hands or feet
  21. sweating
  22. trembling
  23. unconsciousness
  24. very drowsy or sleepy
  25. weak pulse
  26. weakness and heaviness of the legs
  27. 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:

More common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  3. fever
  4. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  5. muscle aches
  6. runny nose
  7. sensation of spinning
  8. shivering
  9. sleepiness
  10. sore throat
  11. trouble sleeping
  12. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

Less common

  1. Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
  2. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  3. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  4. earache
  5. hearing loss
  6. inability to have or keep an erection
  7. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  8. pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
  9. weight loss

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.

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