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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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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indigestion
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stomach upset
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tenderness in the stomach area
Less common
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Chest tightness
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cough
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difficult or trouble breathing
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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noisy breathing
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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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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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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flushing or redness of the skin
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hearing loss
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hives, itching, skin rash
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loss of appetite
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painful or difficult urination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually warm skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation or combativeness
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anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bloody stools
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blue lips and fingernails
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change in consciousness
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urination
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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difficulty with sleeping
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disorientation
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drowsiness to profound coma
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dry mouth
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expressed fear of impending death
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extremely high fever or body temperature
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fainting
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fast or deep breathing
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fast, weak pulse
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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loss of strength or energy
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mood or other mental changes
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muscle cramps, pain, or weakness
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nausea
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pale, clammy skin
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pinpoint pupils
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe sleepiness
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sticking out of the tongue
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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thirst
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual facial expressions
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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weakness of the arms and legs
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wrinkled skin
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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Drowsiness
Less common
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sensation of spinning
Rare
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Deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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irritability
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shaking
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Constipation
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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relaxed and calm feeling
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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