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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Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
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inability to move the eyes
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inability to sit still
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increase in body movements
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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lip smacking or puckering
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need to keep moving
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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restlessness
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sticking out of tongue
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
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weakness of the arms and legs
Less common
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Blurred vision
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dizziness
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headache
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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coma
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confusion
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convulsions
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decreased urine output
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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increased thirst
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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slurred speech
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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troubled breathing with exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Constipation
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
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unusually deep sleep
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unusually long duration of sleep
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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depression
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difficulty with moving
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dry mouth
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fear or nervousness
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heartburn
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increased appetite
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increased watering of the mouth
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increased weight
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indigestion
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irritability
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the arms or legs
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pain in the joints
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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toothache
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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