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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Cough producing mucus
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difficulty with breathing
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headache
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irritation of the throat
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runny nose
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
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tightness in the chest
Less common
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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colds
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hoarseness
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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pain
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pounding in the ears
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shivering
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore mouth, tongue, or throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling
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trouble with sleeping
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Incidence not known
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Choking or feeling of choking
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difficulty swallowing
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extra heartbeat
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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hives or welts
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mouth irritation
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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slow heartbeat
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sleeplessness
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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:
Less common
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Anxiety
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belching
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bone pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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difficulty with moving
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discharge or excessive tearing
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eye redness, irritation, or pain
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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indigestion
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mouth or tooth pain
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muscle cramps, spasm, stiffness, or tightness
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redness of the skin
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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stomach discomfort or upset
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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