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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Decreased coordination
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mental confusion
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nervousness
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slurred speech
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trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Rare
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Inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sticking out of the tongue
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual facial expressions
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blisters, hives, itching, skin rash
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bloating of the abdomen or stomach
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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fainting spells
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hair loss
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headache
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high fever
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hoarseness
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irritation in the mouth
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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lightheadedness or dizziness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle stiffness
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nausea
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numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness and swelling of the gums
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain
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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 tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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weight loss
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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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Trouble sleeping
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uncontrolled eye movements
Incidence not known
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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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enlarged lips
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, or legs
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pain of the penis on erection
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sensation of spinning
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, 2024
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