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:
More common
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Chest tightness
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cough producing mucus
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difficulty with breathing
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine
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bloody nose
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bloody stools
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blurred or loss of vision
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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congestion
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constipation
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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cracks in the skin
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crying
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depersonalization
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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disturbed color perception
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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dysphoria
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euphoria
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fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fever and chills
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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hair loss
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halos around lights
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headaches
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heavier menstrual periods
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hoarseness
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irregular breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of heat from the body
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mental depression
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mimicry of speech or movements
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muscle or joint pain
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mutism
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nausea
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negativism
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nervousness
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nightmares
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night blindness
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noisy breathing
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overbright appearance of lights
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paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
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paranoia
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peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms, or grimacing
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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rectal bleeding
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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red, swollen skin
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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runny nose
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scaly skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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shakiness
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short-term memory loss
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skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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slurred speech
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stomach pain and tenderness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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swelling of the eyes, face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tingling or pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold
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tunnel vision
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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voice changes
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vomiting
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weight gain
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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Anxiety
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dry mouth
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hyperventilation
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irritability
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restlessness
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shaking
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
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unusual dreams
Less common
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Decreased appetite
Incidence not known
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Dry eyes
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heartburn
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle weakness
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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stomach cramps
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vivid dreams
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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