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:
Less common
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest pain or discomfort
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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rapid weight gain
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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increased hunger
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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persistent non-healing sore
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pink growth
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reddish patch or irritated area
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seizures
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shakiness
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shiny bump
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slurred speech
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white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in consciousness
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chills
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cold, clammy skin
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cold sweats
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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decrease in amount of urine
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
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fast, weak pulse
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frequent urination
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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irregular breathing
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irritability
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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nightmares
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no breathing
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noisy breathing
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not able to pass urine
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain or aching in the lower legs
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sweating
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swelling of the face, hands, fingers, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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tightness in the chest
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trembling
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unconsciousness
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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very drowsy or sleepy
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weakness and heaviness of legs
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weight gain
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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heartburn
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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joint pain
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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muscle aching or stiffness
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sleepiness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swollen joints
Rare
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Runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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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