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:
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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anxiety
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blurred vision
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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dizziness
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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muscle cramps and stiffness
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neck, throat, or jaw pain
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nightmares
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shivering
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sweating
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swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
Rare
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Blindness
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chest pain or discomfort
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chest tightness or heaviness
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nerve pain
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severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body
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severe or continuing stomach pain
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trouble speaking or swallowing
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twitching
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weakness of the arms and legs
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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changes in vision
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muscle twitching
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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unexplained bleeding or bruising
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unusually warm skin
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in color vision
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change in hearing
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difficulty with concentrating
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drowsiness
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heartburn
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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joint pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle stiffness or tightness
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
Rare
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Aggressiveness
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belching
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change in taste
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feeling halos around lights
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increased sensitivity to pain
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loss of appetite
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numbness, pain, tingling, or weakness
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stomach discomfort or upset
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tingling in the hands and feet
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tunnel vision
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weakness
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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