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:
Less common
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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever
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tightness in the chest
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twitching
Rare
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine
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burning while urinating burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain
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cough
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decreased urine output
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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frequent urination
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increase in heart rate
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increased thirst
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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lightheadedness
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid breathing
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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stomach pain
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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thirst
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
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Blurred vision
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choking
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clay-colored stools
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cold, clammy skin
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dark urine
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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fast, weak pulse
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gagging
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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unpleasant breath odor
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very slow heartbeat
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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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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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast, or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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no muscle tone or movement
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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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:
More common
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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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drowsiness
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lack or loss of strength
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relaxed and calm feeling
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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anxiety
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belching
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burning feeling in the chest or stomach
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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heartburn
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hiccups
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort or upset
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tenderness in the stomach area
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
Rare
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
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bloated or full feeling
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body aches or pain
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change in taste
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change in walking and balance
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changes in vision
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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crying
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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dental caries or tooth decay
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depression
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difficulty with speaking
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dry skin
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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excessive muscle tone
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of unreality
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache, severe and throbbing
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hearing loss
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hoarseness
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increase in body movements
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increased appetite
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increased cough
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irritability
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of heat from the body
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loss of memory
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle stiffness, tension, tightness, pain, or weakness
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neck pain
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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passing of gas
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problems with memory
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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red, swollen skin
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restlessness
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runny nose
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scaly skin
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sensation of spinning
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sense of detachment from self or body
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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voice changes
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, 2023