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
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Change in vision
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change in walking or balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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cough
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crying
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dizziness
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double vision
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false sense of well-being
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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fever
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mental depression
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sensation of spinning
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sneezing
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sore throat
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uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
Less common
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Agitation
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awkwardness
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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bruising
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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decreased urination
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difficulty with focusing the eyes
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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frequent falls
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frequent urge to urinate
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased thirst
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loss of consciousness
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memory loss
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muscle cramps
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pain or burning while urinating
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pain or tenderness around the eyes or cheekbones
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problems with coordination
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shaking or trembling of the arms, legs, hands, and feet
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seizures
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skin rash
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stuffy or runny nose
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tightness in the chest
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trouble with walking
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troubled breathing
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unusual feelings
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Anxiety
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bleeding or crusting sores on the lips
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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chest pain
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chills
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hives or welts, itching
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irritability
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joint pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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muscle pain or weakness
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purple spots on the skin
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rectal bleeding
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redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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restlessness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach upset
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swelling of the legs
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swollen glands
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating
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constipation
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dark urine
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decrease in height
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficulty swallowing
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dry skin and hair
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fainting
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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hostility
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indigestion
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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muscle stiffness or twitching
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nausea
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pounding, slow heartbeat
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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severe sleepiness
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain
Less common
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Acne
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back pain
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belching
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bloody nose
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change in your sense of taste
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diarrhea
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difficulty with speaking
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dryness of the mouth
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feeling of warmth and redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally chest
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heartburn
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increased sweating
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increased urination
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itching of the vagina
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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: Aug. 01, 2024
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