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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Twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
Less common
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Blurred vision
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bruising
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chest pain or tightness
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decreased urine
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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discouragement
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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feeling sad or empty
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headache
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loss of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pounding in the ears
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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slow or fast heartbeat
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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diarrhea
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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restlessness
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shivering
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation
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chest pain
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difficulty opening the mouth or lockjaw
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dizziness (severe) or fainting
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fast or irregular pulse (continuing)
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high fever
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high or low blood pressure
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severe spasm where the head and heels are bent backward and the body arched forward
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trouble breathing
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 skin
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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belching
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bloated or full feeling
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body aches or pain
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congestion
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cough
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty with moving
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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joint pain
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leg cramps
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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passing gas
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tooth problems
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voice changes
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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