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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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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confusion
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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falls
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frequent urge to urinate
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lower back or side pain
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs
Less common
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Inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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muscle spasm
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sticking out of the tongue
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trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
Rare
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Chills
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decreased vision or any change in vision
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difficulty in coordination
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fever
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increased blood pressure
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increase in body movements
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irritation and swelling of the eye
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loss of memory
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mental depression
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seizures
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severe mood or mental changes
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skin rash
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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thoughts of suicide or attempts at suicide
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:
More common
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Agitation
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anxiety
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difficulty concentrating
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dry mouth
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headache
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irritability
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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purplish red, net-like, or blotchy spots on the skin
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trouble with sleeping
Less common
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Blindness
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blurred vision
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constipation
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decrease in sexual desire
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decreased vision
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diarrhea
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drowsiness
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dry eyes
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dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat
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false sense of well-being
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joint swelling
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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