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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Anxiety
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being forgetful
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change in walking and balance
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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delusions
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dementia
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with speaking
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feeling unusually cold
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painful urination
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problems with speech or speaking
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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slurred speech
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thoughts of killing oneself
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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uncontrolled eye movements
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Less common
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Aggressive or angry
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chest pain
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chills
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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convulsions
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fearfulness, suspiciousness, or other mental changes
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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fever
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general feeling of illness
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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lightheadedness
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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muscle stiffness
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rapid, shallow breathing
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severe mood or mental changes
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shortness of breath
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stiff neck or back
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing
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trouble in concentration
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trouble in sleeping
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unusual behavior unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wheezing
Rare
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Actions that are out of control
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changes in behavior
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irritability
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
Incidence not known
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Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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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severe sleepiness
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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Blurred vision
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crawling feelings
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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excessive muscle tone, tension, or tightness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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headache
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itching
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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loss of memory
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nausea
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pain in the arms or legs
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problems with memory
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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vomiting
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weight loss
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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back pain
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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belching
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bladder pain
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bloody or cloudy urine
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bruising
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change in taste
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congestion
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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crying
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dehydration
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depersonalization
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depression
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difficulty seeing at night
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difficulty with moving
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double vision
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dry mouth
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dry skin
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dysphoria
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euphoria
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fainting
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frequent urge to urinate
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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increased sensitivity to pain or touch
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indigestion
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loss of bladder control
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loss of taste
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lung disorder
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nerve pain
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pain in the joints
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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red, scaly, swollen, or peeling areas of the skin
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redness or pain at the catheter site
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runny nose
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severe muscle stiffness
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shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sleeplessness
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy nose
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sweating
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swelling or redness in the joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tightness of the chest or wheezing
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trouble with swallowing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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voice changes
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warmth on the skin
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weakness or heaviness in the legs
Incidence not known
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Burning sensation on the skin
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flaking and falling off of skin
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skin blisters
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sores on the skin
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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