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:
More common
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Blurred vision
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burning, prickling, or tingling sensations
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion
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continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
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dizziness
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double vision
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drowsiness
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eye redness or pain
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generalized slowing of mental and physical activity
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increased eye pressure
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memory problems
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menstrual changes or pain
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nervousness
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speech or language problems
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trouble in concentrating or paying attention
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Aggression
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agitation
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chest pain
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chills
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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fever
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irritability
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lack of feeling or emotion
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lessening of sensations or perception
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loss of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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red, irritated, or bleeding gums
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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trouble sleeping
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weight loss
Rare
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Blood in the urine
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difficult or painful urination
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frequent urination
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hearing loss
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itching, skin rash
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loss of bladder control
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lower back or side pain
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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swelling
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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bone fractures, especially of the thigh bone
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bone pain, tenderness, or aching
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clay-colored stools
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constipation
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cough
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decrease in height
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diarrhea
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increased rate of breathing
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joint or muscle pain
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muscle weakness
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pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
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pain or tenderness in the upper stomach
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Decreased awareness or responsiveness
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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severe sleepiness
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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Breast pain in women
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tremors
Less common
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Constipation
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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increased sweating
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
Rare
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Decrease in sexual performance or desire
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: Dec. 01, 2023