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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Anxiety
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chest tightness
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough
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dry mouth
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shaking
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
Less common
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Fainting
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fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
Rare
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness. or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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headache
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pounding in the ears
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seizures
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating
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bloody urine
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bluish lips or skin
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bulging soft spot on head of an infant
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change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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difficulty swallowing
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high fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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muscle twitching or jerking
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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noisy breathing
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not breathing
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back vomiting
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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problems with movement, walking, or speech
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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rigid muscles
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slow to respond
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slurred speech
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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unconsciousness
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uncontrolled eye movements
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unpleasant breath odor
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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vomiting of blood
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or skin
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:
Less common
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Mood changes
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nightmare
Rare
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Dry heaves
Incidence not known
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Feeling of warmth
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red, sore eyes
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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redness of the white part of the eyes or inside of the eyelids
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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