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. Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. ear congestion
  5. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  6. fever
  7. headache
  8. hoarseness
  9. loss of voice
  10. muscle aches
  11. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  12. relaxed and calm
  13. sneezing
  14. sore throat
  15. stuffy or runny nose
  16. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  17. tightness of the chest
  18. trouble breathing or swallowing
  19. unusual dullness or feeling of sluggishness
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness
  21. voice changes

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. Decreased appetite
  2. irritability
  3. nausea
  4. stomach pain
  5. trouble sleeping
  6. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Weight changes

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.