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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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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rapid weight gain
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swelling, burn, or blisters at the patch site
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight loss
Less 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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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cough producing mucus
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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ear congestion
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased sweating
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches and pains
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muscle stiffness
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nasal congestion
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nausea
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nervousness
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pain
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pain in the arms or legs
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pounding in the ears
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runny nose
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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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sneezing
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sore throat
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sweating
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Rare
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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chest heaviness
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confusion
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decreased urination
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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extremely shallow or slow breathing
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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increase in heart rate
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of bladder control
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loss of consciousness
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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rapid breathing
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stomach pain or tenderness
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sunken eyes
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swelling or puffiness of the face
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thirst
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trouble with walking
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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darkening of the skin
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skin rash
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mental depression
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
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restlessness
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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twitching
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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difficult or trouble breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pinpoint (small) pupils in the eyes
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relaxed and calm
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sweating
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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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itching, redness, or rash at the patch site
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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anxiety
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back pain
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belching
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depression
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headache, severe and throbbing
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritation at the patch site
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itching skin or rash
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle spasms
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neck pain
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swelling of the joints
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
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weight loss
Rare
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Being forgetful
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blurred or loss of vision
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change in taste
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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cramps
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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decreased weight
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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dry eyes or skin
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of unreality
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full feeling
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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halos around lights
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heavy bleeding
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inability to have or keep an erection
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lack of feeling or emotion
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of taste
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muscle weakness
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night blindness
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nightmares
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overbright appearance of lights
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passing gas
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pressure in the stomach
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relaxed and calm
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restlessness
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sensation of spinning
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sense of detachment from self or body
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sleepiness
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slurred speech
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swelling of the stomach area
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trouble with speaking
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tunnel vision
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uncaring
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