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
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Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
Less common
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Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
Rare
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Cough
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives or welts
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hoarseness
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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noisy breathing
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redness of the skin
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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slow or irregular breathing
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swelling of the mouth or throat
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tightness in the chest
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wheezing
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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anxiety
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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convulsions
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extra heartbeats
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fainting
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hallucinations
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headache
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irritability
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lightheadedness
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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nervousness
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nightmares
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pounding in the ears
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restlessness
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sudden loss of consciousness
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sweating
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total body jerking
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unusual feeling of excitement
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vomiting
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
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Dizziness
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feeling of warmth
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irritability
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nausea
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sleeplessness
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trouble with holding or releasing urine
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
Rare
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Sleepiness
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unusual drowsiness
Incidence not known
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Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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gagging
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rough, scratchy sound to voice
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sensation of spinning
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tightness in the throat
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: Nov. 01, 2023