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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Bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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frequent urge to urinate
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lower back or side pain
Less common
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Chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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runny nose
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shivering
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sore throat
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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dark urine
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty with speaking
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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double vision
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faintness
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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itching, skin rash
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of bladder control
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muscle cramps or stiffness
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muscle spasm or jerking of the arms and legs
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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slow speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sudden loss of consciousness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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tightness in the chest
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uncontrolled repeated movements (tics)
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uncontrolled vocal outbursts
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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Anxiety
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dry mouth
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lack or loss of strength
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stomach pain
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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, 2023