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:
Rare
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Cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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hives
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itching
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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shortness of breath
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skin rash
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wheezing
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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blurred vision
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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fever with or without chills
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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high fever
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high or low blood pressure
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inability to move the eyes
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inability to sit still
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased sweating
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lightheadedness
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of appetite
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loss of balance control
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loss of bladder control
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lower back or side pain
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mask-like face
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nausea or vomiting
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need to keep moving
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nosebleeds
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overactive reflexes
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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rapid weight gain
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restlessness
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seizures
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severe muscle stiffness
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shuffling walk
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slowed movements
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sticking out of the tongue
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sweating
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swollen glands
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tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
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tingling of the hands or feet
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tiredness
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trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
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trouble with breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unexplained bleeding or bruising
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual weight gain or loss
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unusually pale skin
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vomiting of blood
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Change in consciousness
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depression
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drowsiness
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loss of consciousness
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sudden jerky movements of the body
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:
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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anxiety
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constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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extreme thirst
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hives or welts
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hyperventilation
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased appetite
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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increased weight
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irritability
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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menstrual changes
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nervousness
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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sleeplessness
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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stuffy nose
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swelling of the breasts or unusual milk production
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trouble with sleeping
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unable to sleep
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watering of mouth
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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