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:
More common
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Abdominal or stomach discomfort
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cough or hoarseness
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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fast or shallow breathing
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fever or chills
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general feeling of discomfort
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lower back or side pain
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muscle pain or cramping
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painful or difficult urination
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sleepiness
Less common
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chest discomfort
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Behavior change similar to being drunk
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difficulty with concentrating
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drowsiness
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lack or loss of strength
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restless sleep
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unusual sleepiness
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bloated
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste in the mouth
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passing of gas
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stomachache
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stomach upset or pain
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vomiting
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weight loss
Less common
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Abnormal stools
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in taste
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difficulty with moving
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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flu-like symptoms
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joint pain
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rash
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sneezing
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stuffy or runny nose
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swollen joints
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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