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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Agitation
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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blurred vision
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changes in behavior
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chest pain or discomfort
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decreased urination
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dry mouth
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fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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mood or mental changes
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rapid breathing
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severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
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stiff neck
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sunken eyes
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thoughts of killing oneself
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Bluish lips or skin
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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cough
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darkening of the skin
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decrease in frequency of urination or urine amount
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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fast or weak pulse
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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nausea
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noisy breathing
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overactive reflexes
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painful urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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poor coordination
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restlessness
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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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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Cold, clammy skin
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drowsiness that is so severe you are not able to answer when spoken to or, if asleep, cannot be awakened
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pinpoint (small) pupils in the eyes
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seizures
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slow heartbeat
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very slow or trouble breathing
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
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difficulty with moving
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joint pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
Less common
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Back pain
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belching
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diarrhea
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle spasms
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pain in the arms or legs
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble concentrating
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Being forgetful
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bleeding after defecation
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clumsiness
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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crying
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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difficulty with swallowing
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difficulty with walking
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double vision
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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full feeling
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increased appetite
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of balance
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low body temperature
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muscle aches
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muscle twitching or jerking
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rhythmic movement of muscles
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runny nose
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sensation of spinning
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shivering
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slurred speech
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sneezing
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trouble with speaking
Incidence not known
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Bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chills
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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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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muscle stiffness or tightness
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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relaxed and calm feeling
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shaking
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uncontrolled eye movements
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upper stomach pain
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