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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Aggression
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agitation
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anxiety
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blurred vision
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decrease in the amount of urine
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dizziness
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fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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irritability
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mental depression
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mood changes
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nervousness
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noisy, rattling breathing
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numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
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pounding in the ears
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swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
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trouble thinking, speaking, or walking
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trouble breathing
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramping and/or burning (severe) or pain
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backache
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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cough or hoarseness
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darkening of the skin
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decrease in height
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decreased vision
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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eye pain
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eye tearing
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facial hair growth in females
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fainting
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fatigue
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fever or chills
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flushed, dry skin
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fractures
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fruit-like breath odor
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full or round face, neck, or trunk
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heartburn and/or indigestion (severe and continuous)
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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loss of appetite
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loss of sexual desire or ability
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lower back or side pain
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menstrual irregularities
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muscle pain or tenderness
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muscle wasting or weakness
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nausea
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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painful or difficult urination
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skin rash
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sleeplessness
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sweating
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trouble healing
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trouble sleeping
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vision changes
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vomiting
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds
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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Increased appetite
Incidence not known
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Abnormal fat deposits on the face, neck, and trunk
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acne
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dry scalp
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lightening of normal skin color
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red face
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reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
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swelling of the stomach area
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thinning of the scalp hair
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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