Side Effects
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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Confusion, poor memory, or lack of awareness
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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frequent urination
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increased thirst
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slow heartbeat
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stiffness of the arms or legs
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troubled breathing (especially during hard work or exercise)
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight gain
Rare
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Blue color and pain in the fingers and toes
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coldness of the arms and legs
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dizziness
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eye pain
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headache
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noise in the ears
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vision problems
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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chills
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cloudy urine
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cough
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decreased urination
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difficulty in speaking
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drooling
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dry mouth
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eyeballs bulge out of the eye sockets
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of illness
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increase in heart rate
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increased hunger
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increased urination
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat, recurrent
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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 balance control
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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rapid breathing
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restlessness or agitation
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shuffling walk
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sore throat
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stomach pain or upset
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sugar in the urine
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sunken eyes
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swelling of the ankles or wrists
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tenderness in the stomach area
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to the cold
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tremor
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twisting movements of the bod
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twitching
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uncontrolled jerking or twisting movements of the hands, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unexplained weight loss
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusually strong reflexes
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wrinkled skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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convulsions (seizures)
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diarrhea
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drowsiness
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increase in the amount of urine
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lack of coordination
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loss of appetite
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muscle weakness
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nausea
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ringing in the ears
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slurred speech
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trembling (severe)
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vomiting
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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Acne or skin rash
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bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach
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change in or loss of taste
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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drying and thinning of hair
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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full feeling
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased watering of the mouth
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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passing gas
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salivary gland swelling
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tooth 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: Aug. 01, 2024
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