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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Chest pain
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heaviness, tightness, or pressure in the chest and/or neck
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pounding heartbeat
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sensation of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling
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trouble breathing
Less common
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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increased heartbeat
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irregular heartbeat
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pain, tightness, or pressure in the neck, jaw, or throat
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slow heartbeat
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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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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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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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
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Dry mouth
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hot flashes
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lack or loss of strength
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nausea or vomiting
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common
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Agitation
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anxiety
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blurred vision
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confusion
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constipation
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depression
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dry eyes
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eye irritation
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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gas
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headache
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heartburn
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heat sensitivity
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inability to sleep
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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irritability
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muscle or joint stiffness, tightness, or rigidity
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muscle pain or spasms
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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sudden, large increase in the frequency or quantity of urine
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trembling of the hands or feet
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unusual feeling of well-being
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warm or cold sensations
Incidence not known
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Change in taste
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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