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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Abdominal or stomach pain
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anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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blurred or double vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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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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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irritability
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light-colored stools
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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muscle spasms or jerking of all extremities
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nausea
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nightmares
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rash
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow speech
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sore throat and fever
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stiffness of the limbs
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sudden loss of consciousness
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sweating
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swelling
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swollen glands
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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trouble sleeping
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twisting body movements
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unsteadiness, trembling, or problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes and 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:
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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bloating
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constipation
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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inability to have or keep an erection
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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 sensitivity of the eyes to light
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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painful urination
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts in females
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