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:
Less common
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Bleeding from the gums or nose
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blurred vision
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bone or muscle pain
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discouragement
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dizziness
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enlarged prostate
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eye pain
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feeling sad or empty
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headache
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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ringing in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach pain
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
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Changes in behavior
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thoughts of killing oneself
Incidence not known
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Chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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nausea
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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severe, sudden headache
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slow or slurred speech
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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sweating
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vision changes
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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inability to speak
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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slurred speech
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temporary blindness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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
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Belching
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bloated, full feeling
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diarrhea
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excess air or gas in the stomach
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heartburn
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indigestion
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runny or stuffy nose
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort or upset
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: June 01, 2023