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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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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blurred vision
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confusion
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difficult or trouble breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Decreased awareness or responsiveness
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not breathing
Rare
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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change in consciousness
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cough or hoarseness
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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difficult, burning, or painful urination
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dizziness
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extremely shallow or slow breathing
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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fever or chills
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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numbness of feet, hands and around mouth
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painful or difficult urination
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poor insight and judgement
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pounding in the ears
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problems with memory or speech
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problems with movement, walking, or speech
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seizures
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slow or fast heartbeat
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trouble thinking and planning
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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chest pain or discomfort
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dark urine
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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high fever
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light-colored stools
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loss of bladder control
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loss of memory
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paralysis
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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sever muscle stiffness
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stomach pain or bloating
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sudden onset of severe breathing difficulty
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusually pale skin
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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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Agitation
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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confusion
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excitement
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irritability
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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restlessness
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slurred speech
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talkativeness
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trouble speaking
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weak feeling
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:
Rare
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Nausea
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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