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:
Incidence not known
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Chills
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clay colored stools
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with speaking or swallowing
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dizziness or fainting
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache (severe or continuing)
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inability to move the eyes
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increase in blood pressure
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increased sweating
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itching, skin rash
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of appetite
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loss of balance control
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loss of bladder control
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mask-like face
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muscle spasms of the face, neck, and back
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nausea
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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seizures
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shuffling walk
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sore throat
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stiffness of the arms or legs
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stomach pain or tenderness
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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tic-like or twitching movements
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trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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unusually pale skin
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vomiting
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weakness of the arms and legs
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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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Confusion
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drowsiness (severe)
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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Diarrhea
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drowsiness
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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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unusual weak feeling
Incidence not known
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Breast tenderness and swelling
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changes in menstruation
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constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased flow of breast milk
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increased need to urinate
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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mental depression
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passing urine more often
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skin rash
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trouble sleeping
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unusual dryness of the mouth
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unusual irritability
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: July 01, 2023