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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Fast heartbeat
Less common
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Chest pain
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fever
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joint pain
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skin rash or hives
Rare
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Black, tarry stools
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision or other changes in vision
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crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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muscle cramps
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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seizures
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uncontrolled vocal outbursts or tics (uncontrolled and repeated body movements)
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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arm, back or jaw pain
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bleeding gums
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bloody nose
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chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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chills
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clenching, gnashing, or grinding teeth
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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difficulty with swallowing
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discouragement
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dizziness
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double vision
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling like surroundings are not real
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feeling sad or empty
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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headache
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heavier menstrual periods
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inability to have or keep an erection
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irritability
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itching skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of interest or pleasure
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mood swings
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muscle pain, stiffness, or spasms
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nausea
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nervousness
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numbness of the hands
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overactive reflexes
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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poor coordination
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red, irritated eyes
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red, swollen, or scaly skin
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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restlessness
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right upper quadrant tenderness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe or sudden headache
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shivering
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slow speech
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slowed growth in children
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stuffy or runny nose
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden slurring of speech
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sweating
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swollen glands
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold temperatures
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trembling or shaking
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tremor
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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trouble breathing
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twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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unusual behavior
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight loss
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yellow skin or eyes
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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anxiety
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bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils of the eyes
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry eyes, mouth, nose, or throat
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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loss of consciousness
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muscle pain, cramps, stiffness, or twitching
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nervousness
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overactive reflexes
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pounding in the ears
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rapid, shallow breathing
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sweating
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tremors
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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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Loss of appetite
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stomach pain
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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anger
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belching
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fear
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heartburn
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indigestion
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irritability
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scalp hair loss
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stomach discomfort or upset
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vomiting
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, 2023