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 suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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chest pain
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cough
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drooling
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fever
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inability to move the eyes
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inability to sit still
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of balance control
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mask-like face
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muscle aches
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need to keep moving
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painful or difficult urination
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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restlessness
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shuffling walk
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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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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sticking out of the tongue
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stiffness of the arms or legs
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sweating
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swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, or lower legs
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swollen glands
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trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
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trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Dry, puffy skin
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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menstrual changes
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unusual secretion of milk (in females)
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Aching or discomfort in the lower legs or sensation of crawling in the legs
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agitation
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bed-wetting
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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bluish lips or skin
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chest discomfort
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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faintness
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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irritability
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps, spasms, stiffness, or twitching
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nausea
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painful or prolonged erection of the penis
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painful urination
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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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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seizures
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severe constipation
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severe sleepiness
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severe vomiting
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sore throat
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stomach pain, continuing
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual bleeding or bruising unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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upper right abdominal pain
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vomiting
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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:
Less common
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Abnormal vision
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belching
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decreased appetite
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decreased strength and energy
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heartburn
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increased appetite
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increased muscle tone
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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sneezing
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stomach discomfort or upset
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stuffy or runny nose
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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