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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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty with breathing
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Anxiety
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being forgetful or confused
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chest tightness
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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drowsiness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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feeling drunk
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irritability or restlessness
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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rash, hives, or itching
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seizures
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sensation of heaviness
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shakiness or trembling
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slurred speech
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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trouble swallowing
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trouble with speaking or hoarseness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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changes in behavior
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confusion
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fainting
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increased sensitivity to pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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nausea
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shivering
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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thoughts of killing oneself
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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vomiting
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worsening of pain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy skin
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coughing that sometimes produce a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficult or trouble breathing
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting
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loss of consciousness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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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Constipation
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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heartburn or indigestion
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muscle pain or stiffness
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Rare
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Change in vision
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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