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:
More common
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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confusion
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convulsions
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decreased urine
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difficulty with breathing
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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muscle pain or muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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tremor
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Anxiety
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back pain
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chest pain or discomfort
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushing
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headache
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heart stops
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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no breathing
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no pulse or blood pressure
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves of the legs
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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slow speech
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sudden vision changes
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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unconscious
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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Blemishes on the skin
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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decreased weight
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diarrhea
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discharge or excessive tearing
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dry skin
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itching skin or rash
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loosening of the fingernails
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pimples
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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