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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Bloody nose
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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headache
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast, irregular heartbeat
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ulcers in the nose
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unusual tiredness
Incidence not known
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Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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cough
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dark urine
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difficulty breathing
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fever
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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noisy breathing
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid heart rate
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redness of the skin
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sore throat
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tightness in the chest
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred or loss of vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty in speaking
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disturbed color perception
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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halos around lights
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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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lightheadedness
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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nervousness
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night blindness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pounding in the ears
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slow speech
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stopping of the heart
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stuffy nose
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sweating
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tunnel vision
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings in the nose
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change in taste
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loss of taste
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stuffy or runny nose
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watering of the eyes
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: April 01, 2024
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