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:

Less common

  1. Headache, severe and throbbing

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. depression
  9. dizziness
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. headache
  12. increased hunger
  13. nausea
  14. nervousness
  15. nightmares
  16. seizures
  17. shakiness
  18. slurred speech
  19. 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:

Less common

  1. Belching
  2. bloated, full feeling
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. change in taste
  5. chapped lips
  6. chest pain or discomfort
  7. difficulty in moving
  8. discouragement
  9. dry mouth
  10. excess air or gas in the stomach
  11. feeling sad or empty
  12. fever
  13. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  14. heartburn
  15. indigestion
  16. irritability
  17. itching, skin rash
  18. lack of appetite
  19. loss of interest or pleasure
  20. loss of taste
  21. moderate diarrhea
  22. mouth or throat pain
  23. muscle pain or stiffness
  24. nausea
  25. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  26. redness or swelling of the face
  27. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  28. thirst
  29. trouble concentrating
  30. trouble sleeping
  31. vomiting

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: July 01, 2024

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