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:
More common
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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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overactive reflexes
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sudden jerky movements of the body
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swelling
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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actions that are out of control
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in consciousness
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clay-colored stools
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dark urine
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficult or troubled breathing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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disorganized thoughts
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fear or nervousness
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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headache
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high blood pressure
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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itching
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lack of emotion or feelings
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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loud or fast speech
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low blood pressure
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muscle tremors
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muscle twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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no emotion or expression in speech
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painful urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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rapid, deep, or shallow breathing
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rash
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restlessness
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seeing or hearing things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shortness of breath
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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uncontrolled eye movements
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unpleasant breath odor
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual paleness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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weakness
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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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Constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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inability to have or keep an erection
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indigestion
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of appetite
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not able to have an orgasm
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passing of gas
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sleeplessness
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stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
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unusually deep sleep
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unusually long duration of sleep
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weight gain
Less common
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Blindness
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blurred vision
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decreased vision
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eye pain
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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tearing
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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