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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Burning, itching, and redness of the skin
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chest pain or tightness
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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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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seizures
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skin rash, hives, or itching skin
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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anxiety
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bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils
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cool, pale skin
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darkening of the skin
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea
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fainting
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fever
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hallucinations
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased hunger
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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increased thirst
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irregular or slow heart rate
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joint or muscle pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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muscle cramps
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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noisy breathing
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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shakiness
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shivering
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Black, tarry stools
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dark urine
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depression
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disorientation
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness to profound coma
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fever
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headache
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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mood or other mental changes
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nausea
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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stomach pain
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trouble sleeping
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Anxiety
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belching
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bloated or feeling of fullness
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constipation
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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increase in bowel movements
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increased sweating
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indigestion
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loose stools
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle weakness
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numbness or tingling of the hands, legs, and feet
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painful or difficult urination
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally the upper chest
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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soft stools
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stomach discomfort
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weight loss
Rare
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Abnormal thinking
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blurred vision
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change in vision
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clumsiness, unsteadiness, trembling, or problems with muscle control or coordination
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cold sweats
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continuing ringing, buzzing, or unexplained noise in the ears
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crying
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decrease in the frequency or amount of urination
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling unusually cold
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headache, severe or continuing
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increased muscle tone
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involuntary muscle contractions
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loss of memory
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loss of sense of reality
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loss of sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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migraine headache
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morbid dreaming
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pounding in the ears
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problems with memory
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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sensation of spinning
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severe stomach pain
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shivering
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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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