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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Twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
Less common
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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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chest pain
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confusion
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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frequent urge to urinate
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lower back or side pain
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sticking out of tongue
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble in breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bluish color
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blurred vision
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changes in skin color
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chest discomfort
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chills
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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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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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feelings about hurting oneself or others
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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high fever
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hyperventilation
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increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increased interest in sexual intercourse
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increased sweating
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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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loss of bladder control
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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pain
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe muscle stiffness
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shaking
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the foot or leg
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swollen glands
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tenderness
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tiredness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually pale skin
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vomiting
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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back or shoulder pain
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belching
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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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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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ear congestion
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headache
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loss of voice
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muscle cramps
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nasal congestion
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runny nose
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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unusual dreams
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach distress
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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belching
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change in taste
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dark sweat
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double vision
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enlarged pupils
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feeling of warmth
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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lack or loss of strength
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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seeing double
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skin rash, hives or welts, itching
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: Feb. 01, 2023