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:
Less common
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Aggressiveness
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agitation
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anxiety
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choking
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confusion
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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difficulty walking, speaking, or writing
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discouragement
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dizziness
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feeling sad or empty
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fever
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headache
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of bladder or bowel control
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loss of consciousness
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loss of interest or pleasure
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memory loss
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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strong urge to urinate
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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thirst
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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trouble breathing
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unable to speak
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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lack of coordination
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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relaxed and calm feeling
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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 in 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:
Less common
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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
Rare
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Muscle stiffness
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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