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

  1. Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common

  1. Unusual or abnormal dreams

Incidence not known

  1. Changes in behavior
  2. discouragement
  3. fear or nervousness
  4. feeling sad or empty
  5. irritability
  6. lack of appetite
  7. loss of interest or pleasure
  8. loss of memory
  9. problems with memory
  10. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  11. temporary inability to move or talk for up to several minutes while you are going to sleep or wake up
  12. temporary weakness in your legs
  13. thoughts of killing oneself
  14. tiredness
  15. trouble concentrating

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. Headache

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty with breathing
  6. dizziness
  7. dry mouth
  8. ear congestion
  9. fever
  10. loss of voice
  11. nasal congestion
  12. runny nose
  13. sneezing
  14. sore throat
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

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: Oct. 01, 2024

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