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:
Less common
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Bladder pain
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody or cloudy urine
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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depression
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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ear congestion
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fear or nervousness
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fever
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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rapid weight gain
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, skin rash
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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nausea
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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shivering
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blue lips and fingernails
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blurred vision
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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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confusion
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constricted pupil (black part of the eye)
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of consciousness
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pale skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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weak muscle tone
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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Difficulty having a bowel movement
Less common
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Back pain
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dry mouth
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heartburn
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muscle spasms
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stomach pain or discomfort
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