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.
Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:
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Fast or racing heartbeat
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pounding or irregular heartbeat
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neck stiffness
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severe throbbing headache which starts at the back of the head and radiates forward
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slow heartbeat
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Mild to moderate headache, or pressure in the head
Less common
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Anxiety
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blurred vision or other changes in vision
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position suddenly
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fast or racing heartbeat
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high blood pressure
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irritability
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nervousness
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pounding or irregular heartbeat
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restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Aggressive behavior
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bleeding gums
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burning, prickling, or tingling sensations
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chest pain
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confusion
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increased depression, or other mood and mental changes
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difficulty with speaking
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fast, slow, or irregular heart beat
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feeling of something in the eye
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general feeling of illness
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headache (severe)
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increase in urination
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increased sensitivity of eyes to light
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irregular or prolonged menstrual periods
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irritation or soreness of the mouth
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itching, redness, and swelling of the eye
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loss of balance control
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loss of interest in self or surroundings
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memory problems
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pain or straining to pass urine or stool
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painful urination
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restlessness or desire to keep moving
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ringing or noise in the ears
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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stomach pain or burning
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slow heartbeat
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troubled breathing
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twisting movements of body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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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confusion
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convulsions (seizures)
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decreased reflexes
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extreme drowsiness
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high blood pressure
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loss of memory
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nausea
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slurred speech
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vomiting
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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Dryness of mouth
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trembling or shaking of arms or legs
Less common or rare
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Abdominal or stomach pain or discomfort
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change in your sense of taste
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constipation
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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feeling of warmth of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
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heartburn or indigestion
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increased or decreased appetite
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increased sweating
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joint or muscle pain
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nightmares
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trouble sleeping.
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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