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:
Less common
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Chest pain or tightness
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cold sweats
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cool, pale skin
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cough producing mucus
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difficult or labored breathing
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muscle aches, twitching or jerking, or weakness
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noisy breathing
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seizures
Rare
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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severe constipation
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stomach cramps or pain
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vomiting
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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Accidental injury
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blurred vision
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burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness
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confusion
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with speaking
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double vision
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dry mouth
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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fever
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased appetite
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lack of coordination
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loss of memory
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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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poor insight and judgment
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problems with memory or speech
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rapid weight gain
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sensation of pins and needles
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shakiness
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sleepiness
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stabbing pain
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trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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trouble recognizing objects
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trouble thinking and planning
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unsteady walk
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unusual drowsiness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Anxiety
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bloated or feeling of fullness
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decrease or change in vision
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depression
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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eye disorder
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased hunger
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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loss of strength or energy
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nervousness
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nightmares
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pain
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passing gas
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rhythmic movement of the muscles
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runny nose
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shivering
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slurred speech
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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twitching
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uncontrolled eye movements
Incidence not known
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Breast enlargement
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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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