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

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  3. shortness of breath
  4. slow or irregular heartbeat
  5. unusual tiredness

Less common

  1. Difficult or labored breathing
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. tightness in chest
  4. wheezing

Rare

  1. Noisy breathing
  2. small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lung when listening with a stethoscope
  3. swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
  3. headache
  4. hearing loss
  5. nervousness
  6. pounding in the ears
  7. sweating

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

  1. Itching skin
  2. red, sore eyes

Rare

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  6. heartburn
  7. inability to have or keep an erection
  8. indigestion
  9. lack or loss of strength
  10. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  11. nausea
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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.