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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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blurred vision
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confusion
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cough
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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difficult or troubled breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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hives, itching, skin rash
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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nausea
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overactive reflexes
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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seizures
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shivering
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tightness in the chest
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy skin
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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increased sweating
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loss of consciousness
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severe sleepiness
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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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Back pain
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of warmth
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headache
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach pain
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sudden sweating
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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: Oct. 01, 2024
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