Side Effects

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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

1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
2. chills
3. confusion
4. constipation
5. drowsiness
6. feeling of warmth
7. irritability
8. mental depression
9. rapid weight gain
10. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
11. relaxed and calm feeling
12. restlessness
13. sleepiness
14. sudden sweating
15. tingling of the hands or feet
16. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
17. unusual weight gain or loss

Rare

1. Abnormal dreams
2. being forgetful
3. blurred vision
4. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
5. clumsiness or unsteadiness
6. confusion about identity, place, and time
7. dark urine
8. decrease in frequency or volume of urination
9. decreased awareness or responsiveness
10. difficult or labored breathing
11. difficult or painful urination
12. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
13. false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
14. fast heartbeat
15. feeling of warmth
16. fever
17. indigestion
18. loss of appetite
19. nausea
20. nervousness
21. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
22. poor insight and judgment
23. problems with memory or speech
24. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
25. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
26. severe nausea or vomiting
27. severe sleepiness
28. sweating
29. tightness in the chest
30. trouble recognizing objects
31. trouble thinking and planning
32. trouble walking
33. unusual tiredness or weakness
34. vomiting
35. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

1. Agitation
2. cough
3. darkening of the skin
4. diarrhea
5. difficulty swallowing
6. dizziness or fainting
7. hives, itching, skin rash
8. overactive reflexes
9. poor coordination
10. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
11. shivering
12. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
13. twitching

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

1. Anxiety
2. belching
3. decreased appetite
4. difficulty with moving
5. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
6. full feeling
7. heartburn
8. muscle pain, spasm, or stiffness
9. pain in the joints
10. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
11. stomach discomfort or upset
12. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
13. weight loss

Rare

1. Cold sweats
2. dizziness
3. dry mouth
4. general feeling of discomfort or illness
5. headache
6. inability to have or keep an erection
7. increased sweating
8. lack or loss of strength
9. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
10. night sweats
11. pressure in the stomach
12. stomach tenderness
13. swelling of the stomach area
14. trouble sleeping
15. upper abdominal or stomach pain

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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