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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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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bloated or feeling of fullness
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chest tightness
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chills
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urination or urine output
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depression
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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hostility
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increase in heart rate
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indigestion
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irritability
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid breathing
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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sunken eyes
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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thirst
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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wrinkled skin
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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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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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cold sweats
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cool, pale skin
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increased hunger
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nervousness
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nightmares
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severe vomiting
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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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Belching
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diarrhea
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feeling jittery
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heartburn
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stomach discomfort or upset
Less common
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Decreased appetite
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increased sweating
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lack or loss of strength
Incidence not known
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Change in taste
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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hair loss, thinning of hair
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loss of taste
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passing gas
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pressure in the stomach
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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redness of the skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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swelling of the stomach area
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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