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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Difficulty with speaking
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drooling
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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increase in body movements
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loss of balance control
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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shuffling walk
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stiffness of the limbs
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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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Chest pain
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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excessive muscle tone
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fainting
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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 blood pressure
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mask-like face
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muscle tension or tightness
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pain in the arms or legs
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slow heartbeat
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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sticking out of the tongue when not meaning to
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
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tremors
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trouble with 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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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine
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bloody nose
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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heavier menstrual periods
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of bladder control
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mimicry of speech or movements
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peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms, or grimacing
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painful or prolonged erection of the penis
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painful urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffing of cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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severe constipation
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severe sleepiness
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severe vomiting
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skin rash
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stomach pain
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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fear or nervousness
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headache
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inability to sit still
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nausea
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need to keep moving
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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vomiting
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weight gain
Less common
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Back pain
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belching
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blurred vision
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changes in appetite
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dry mouth
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fever
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle aches
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort or upset
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling or soreness of the breasts in both females and males
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swollen tongue
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unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
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upper stomach pain
Incidence not known
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Sleepwalking
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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