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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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shortness of breath
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Anxiety
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cough
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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noisy breathing
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sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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tightness in chest
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wheezing
Rare
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Bloody urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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swelling of face, fingers, or lower legs
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not determined
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in urine or stools
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bone or joint pain
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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fever
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halos around lights
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loss of vision
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes
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pinpoint red or purple spots on skin
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severe mood or mental changes
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skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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sore throat
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swollen or painful glands
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tingling or pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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tunnel vision
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unusual behavior
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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coma
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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extreme fatigue
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headache
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increased hunger
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irregular breathing
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nervousness
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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:
Incidence not determined
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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dry mouth
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of hair, temporary
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pain of penis on erection
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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