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.
Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:
Rare
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Convulsions (seizures)
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difficult or unusually fast breathing
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fast heartbeat or irregular pulse
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high fever
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high or low (irregular) blood pressure
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increased sweating
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loss of bladder control
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severe muscle stiffness
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unusually pale skin
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in urine or stools
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bloody nose
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficulty or troubled breathing
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double vision
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever with or without chills
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fixed position of eye
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headache
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heavier menstrual periods
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high fever
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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hyperexcitability
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increased or decreased blood pressure
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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itching
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of appetite
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loss of bladder control
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lower back or side pain
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mimicry of speech or movements
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mutism
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nasal stuffiness
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nausea
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negativism
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nightmares
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noisy breathing
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not breathing
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painful or difficult urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms or grimacing
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pinpoint red spots on skin
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seeing double
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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severe muscle stiffness
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severe sleepiness
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
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sticking out of tongue
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swollen glands
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tightness in chest
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tremors
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uncontrolled twisting movements of neck
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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wheezing
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yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
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Discouragement
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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dry mouth
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excessive muscle tone
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feeling of warmth
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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muscle tension or tightness
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overactive reflexes
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pupils of eyes large and not moving or responding to light
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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sudden death
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unconsciousness
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual paleness
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:
Incidence not known
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blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
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cracked, dry, scaly skin
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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excitation
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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hearing loss
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hives or welts
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increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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lack of coordination
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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redness or other discoloration of skin
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relaxed and calm
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sunburn
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swelling
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unable to sleep
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vomiting
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: May 01, 2023
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