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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Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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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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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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dark urine
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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diarrhea
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difficulty, painful, or trouble breathing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty swallowing
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discouragement
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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feeling sad or empty
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fever
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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loss of interest or pleasure
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aches
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nausea
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nervousness
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overactive reflexes
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pain or cramping in the stomach
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painful urination
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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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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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restlessness
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seeing double
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shivering
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stuffy or runny nose
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trembling or shaking
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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twitching
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uncontrolled movements of the face
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weight gain or loss
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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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Bloody or cloudy urine
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change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold and clammy skin
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficulty or trouble breathing
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extreme drowsiness
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of consciousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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no muscle tone or movement
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not breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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severe sleepiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stopping of heart
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unpleasant breath odor
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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Dry mouth
Incidence not known
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Back pain
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decreased appetite
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difficulty in moving
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drowsiness
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of warmth
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increased sweating
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joint pain
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mood changes
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muscle pain or stiffness
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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relaxed and calm
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sleepiness
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trouble getting pregnant
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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