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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Pale skin
  2. trouble breathing
  3. unusual bleeding or bruising
  4. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Dark-colored urine
  2. difficulty in breathing, chewing, talking, or swallowing
  3. double vision
  4. drooping eyelids
  5. fever and chills
  6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  7. headaches
  8. inability to move the eyes
  9. increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
  10. loss of appetite
  11. muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness
  12. muscle or joint pain
  13. sore tongue
  14. sore throat
  15. sticking out of the tongue
  16. stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
  17. swollen glands
  18. uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
  19. unusual facial expressions

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Agitation
  2. bone pain
  3. coma
  4. confusion
  5. decreased urine output
  6. dizziness
  7. headache
  8. hostility
  9. irritability
  10. lethargy
  11. loss of appetite
  12. muscle twitching
  13. nausea
  14. rapid weight gain
  15. seizures
  16. stupor
  17. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  18. trouble breathing
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. 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

  1. Constipation
  2. diarrhea
  3. hair loss
  4. mood changes

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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