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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bloating
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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darkened urine
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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difficult or trouble breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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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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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fast, weak pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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hives, itching
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indigestion
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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no blood pressure or pulse
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no breathing
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overactive reflexes
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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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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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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restlessness
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shivering
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stopping of the heart
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tightness in the chest
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unconsciousness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bluish lips or skin
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy skin
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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extreme sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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increased sweating
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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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slow or irregular heartbeat
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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
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relaxed and calm feeling
Incidence not known
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Diarrhea
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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dry mouth
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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halos around lights
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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redness of the skin
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness
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stomach pain or cramps
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trouble sleeping
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tunnel vision
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weight loss
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, 2023
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