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

  1. Chills
  2. cough
  3. diarrhea
  4. fever
  5. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  6. headache
  7. joint pain
  8. loss of appetite
  9. muscle aches and pains
  10. nausea
  11. runny nose
  12. shivering
  13. sore throat
  14. sweating
  15. trouble sleeping
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness
  17. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
  3. blurred vision
  4. coma
  5. confusion
  6. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  7. decreased urine output
  8. depression
  9. difficulty with swallowing
  10. dizziness
  11. drowsiness
  12. eye pain
  13. fast heartbeat
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. hostility
  16. inability to have or keep an erection
  17. incoherent speech
  18. increased thirst
  19. irregular heartbeat
  20. irritability
  21. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  22. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  23. loss of appetite
  24. lethargy
  25. metallic taste
  26. muscle twitching or weakness
  27. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  28. rapid weight gain
  29. red, irritated eyes
  30. seizures
  31. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  32. trouble breathing
  33. tightness in the chest

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Coma
  2. confusion
  3. decreased urine output
  4. drowsiness
  5. dry mouth
  6. fainting
  7. increase in heart rate
  8. increased thirst
  9. irregular heartbeat
  10. irritability
  11. lightheadedness
  12. muscle cramps
  13. numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
  14. rapid breathing
  15. seizures
  16. sunken eyes
  17. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  18. trembling
  19. weak pulse
  20. weakness and heaviness of the legs
  21. wrinkled skin

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. Difficulty with moving
  2. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  3. lack or loss of strength
  4. muscle stiffness
  5. sensation of spinning

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.