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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Agitation
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back pain
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black, tarry stools
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bladder pain
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bleeding gums
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blood in the eye
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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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bone pain
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bruising
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough or hoarseness
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coughing up blood
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decreased vision or other changes in vision
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dizziness
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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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ear congestion
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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hallucinations
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irritability
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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lightheadedness
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain, spams, twitching, or jerking
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nervousness
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nosebleeds
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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paralysis
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pounding in the ears
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problems with speech or speaking
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or dark brown urine
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redness in whites of the eyes
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stiffness
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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swelling
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swollen glands
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trembling and shaking of the hands
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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generalized slowing of mental and physical activity
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incremental or ratchet-like movement of the muscle
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lack of appetite
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loss of balance control
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle discomfort
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partial or slight paralysis
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rigid or stiff muscles
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seizures
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shuffling walk
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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stiffness of the arms and legs
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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uncontrolled eye movements
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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diarrhea
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rash
Less common
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Abnormal posture
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double vision
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fall
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seeing double
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: May 01, 2024
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