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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Agitation
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anxiety
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bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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crying
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of unreality
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frequent urge to urinate
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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nervousness
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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sense of detachment from self or body
Less common
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Chills
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cough
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fever
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hoarseness
Rare
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Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe mental changes
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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mood swings
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muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, or spasms
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nausea
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overactive reflexes
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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pounding in the ears
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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restlessness
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures
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trouble sleeping
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twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled vocal outbursts or tics (uncontrolled repeated body movements)
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Aggressive
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agitation
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angry
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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extremely high fever or body temperature
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fainting
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fast breathing
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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headache
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inability to speak
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loss of bladder control
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loss of consciousness
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muscle cramps, spasms, jerking, pain, or stiffness
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nausea
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nervousness
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overactive reflexes
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pale, clammy skin
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palpitations
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panic states
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physical attempt to injure
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poor coordination
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pounding in the ears
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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slurred speech
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stomach cramps
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sudden loss of consciousness
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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temporary blindness
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thirst
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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violent actions
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vomiting
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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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Dry mouth
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loss of appetite
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stomach ache
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voice changes
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weight loss
Less common
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Belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Incidence not known
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Constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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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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redness of the skin
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thinning or loss of hair
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unpleasant taste
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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