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. Chest pain

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blurred vision
  6. chest discomfort or tightness
  7. chills
  8. cold sweats
  9. confusion
  10. cool, pale skin
  11. cough
  12. decreased urination
  13. depression
  14. difficult or labored breathing
  15. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  16. difficulty swallowing
  17. dilated neck veins
  18. dizziness
  19. dry mouth
  20. extreme tiredness or weakness
  21. fainting
  22. fast heartbeat
  23. fever
  24. flushed, dry skin
  25. frequent urge to urinate
  26. fruit-like breath odor
  27. headache
  28. hives, itching, skin rash
  29. increase in heart rate
  30. increased hunger
  31. increased thirst
  32. increased urination
  33. irregular breathing
  34. irregular heartbeat, recurrent
  35. lightheadedness
  36. loss of appetite
  37. loss of consciousness
  38. mood changes
  39. muscle aches and pains
  40. nausea
  41. nervousness
  42. nightmares numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  43. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  44. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  45. pounding, slow heartbeat
  46. rapid breathing
  47. rapid weight gain
  48. seizures
  49. shakiness
  50. slurred speech
  51. sore throat
  52. stomach pain
  53. stuffy or runny nose
  54. sunken eyes
  55. sweating
  56. unusual tiredness or weakness
  57. unusual weight gain or loss
  58. vomiting
  59. wrinkled skin

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
  4. confusion
  5. decreased urine
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  7. drowsiness
  8. dry mouth
  9. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  10. increased thirst
  11. loss of consciousness
  12. mood changes
  13. muscle pain, cramps, or tremors
  14. nervousness
  15. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  16. pounding in the ears
  17. rapid, deep breathing
  18. restlessness
  19. seizures
  20. slow heartbeat
  21. stomach cramps
  22. tremor

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

  1. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Blindness
  2. bloody, black, or tarry stools
  3. blurred vision
  4. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  5. change in vision
  6. change in voice
  7. constipation
  8. decreased vision
  9. difficulty in moving
  10. dry skin
  11. eye pain
  12. indigestion
  13. leg cramps
  14. muscle stiffness
  15. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  16. pelvic pain
  17. skin color changes
  18. stomach upset
  19. tearing
  20. tenderness in the stomach area

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.