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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Diarrhea
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indigestion
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loss of appetite
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loss of strength
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nausea and vomiting
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weight loss
Less common
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Fainting
Rare
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Aggression
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convulsions (seizures)
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trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
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trouble urinating
Incidence not known
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Bloody or black, tarry stools
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chest pain or discomfort
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constipation
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difficulty with speaking
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drooling
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of balance control
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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restlessness
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severe stomach pain
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shortness of breath
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shuffling walk
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stiffness of the limbs
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trouble urinating
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unusual tiredness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Chest pain or discomfort
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increased sweating
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increased watering of the mouth
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nausea (severe)
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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seizures
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness
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vomiting (severe)
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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Abdominal or stomach pain or cramping
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bloated or full feeling
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confusion
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dizziness
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headache
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mental depression
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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General feeling of discomfort or illness
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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: Aug. 01, 2024
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