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

  1. Chest pain
  2. heaviness, tightness, or pressure in the chest and/or neck
  3. pounding heartbeat
  4. sensation of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling
  5. trouble breathing

Less common

  1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. increased heartbeat
  3. irregular heartbeat
  4. pain, tightness, or pressure in the neck, jaw, or throat
  5. slow heartbeat

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty swallowing
  6. dizziness
  7. hives, itching, skin rash
  8. joint or muscle pain
  9. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  10. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  11. red irritated eyes
  12. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  13. seizures
  14. sore throat
  15. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness

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

  1. Dry mouth
  2. hot flashes
  3. lack or loss of strength
  4. nausea or vomiting
  5. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common

  1. Agitation
  2. anxiety
  3. blurred vision
  4. confusion
  5. constipation
  6. depression
  7. dry eyes
  8. eye irritation
  9. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  10. gas
  11. headache
  12. heartburn
  13. heat sensitivity
  14. inability to sleep
  15. increased sweating
  16. increased thirst
  17. irritability
  18. muscle or joint stiffness, tightness, or rigidity
  19. muscle pain or spasms
  20. ringing or buzzing in the ears
  21. sudden, large increase in the frequency or quantity of urine
  22. trembling of the hands or feet
  23. unusual feeling of well-being
  24. warm or cold sensations

Incidence not known

  1. Change in taste
  2. loss of taste

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: Nov. 01, 2023