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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Aggressive behavior
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agitation
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anxiety
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changes in vision, including blurred vision
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difficulty concentrating
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difficulty speaking or swallowing
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inability to move the eyes
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increase in amount of urine
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loss of balance control
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mask-like face
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memory problems
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muscle spasms of the face, neck, and back
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problems with urination
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restlessness or need to keep moving (severe)
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shuffling walk
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skin rash or itching
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stiffness or weakness of the arms or legs
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tic-like or twitching movements
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trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
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trouble sleeping
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twisting body movements
Less common
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Back pain
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chest pain
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speech or vision problems
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sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, or legs
Rare
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Confusion
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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extreme thirst
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fast, shallow breathing
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fast, weak heartbeat
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headache
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increased thirst
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of appetite
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muscle cramps
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pale, clammy skin
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poor coordination
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prolonged, painful, inappropriate erection of the penis
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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shivering
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity that cannot be controlled
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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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 or body positions
Incidence not known
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Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material
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accumulation of pus
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bluish lips or skin
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break in the skin, especially associated with blue-black discoloration, swelling, or drainage of fluid
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change in mental status
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chills
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clumsiness
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cold sweats
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collection of blood under the skin
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constipation
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cough
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dark urine
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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deep, dark purple bruise
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depression
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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hives
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hostility
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased hunger
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indigestion
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irregular heartbeat, recurrent
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irritability
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of consciousness
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low body temperature
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mimicry of speech or movements
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muscle ache, twitching, or weakness
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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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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peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms, or grimacing
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pinpoint red 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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rapid weight gain
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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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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shakiness
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small lumps under the skin
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sore throat
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sores on the skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sticking out of the tongue
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stomach pain
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen, red, tender area of infection
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
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twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting
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weak or feeble pulse
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weight gain
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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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Heartburn
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increased dream activity
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increased length of sleep
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stuffy or runny nose
Less common
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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acid or sour stomach
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belching
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bleeding, blistering, burning, discoloration of the skin, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, or warmth at the injection site
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body aches or pain
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breast swelling or soreness
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cramps
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dandruff
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darkening of skin color
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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dry skin
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ear congestion
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heavy bleeding
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increase in body movements
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increased watering of the mouth
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of voice
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oily skin
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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sneezing
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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toothache
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unusual breast milk production
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Acne
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change in taste
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enlargement of the penis or testes
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growth of pubic hair
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loss or thinning of the hair
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loss of taste
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rapid increase in height
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sleepwalking
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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