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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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nausea and vomiting
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain or swelling
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body aches or pain
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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cough or hoarseness
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decreased alertness
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difficulty with speaking
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dilated neck veins
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double vision
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extreme fatigue
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feeling of warmth or heat
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fever or chills
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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headache
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irregular breathing
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joint pain or swelling
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loss of voice
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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painful, burning, or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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slow speech
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weight gain
Rare
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Fast breathing
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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cold sweats
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cool, pale skin
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depression
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increased hunger
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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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Acid or sour stomach
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difficulty with sleeping
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heartburn or indigestion
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pain in the arms or legs
Less common
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Changes in vision
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decreased sexual performance or desire
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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night blindness
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passing gas
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skin rash
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weight changes
Rare
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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itching skin
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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sensation of spinning
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severe sunburn
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: Feb. 01, 2021
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