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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Difficulty with speaking
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drooling
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loss of balance control
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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restlessness
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shuffling walk
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stiffness of the limbs
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
Less common
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Blurred vision
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dizziness
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headache
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sticking out the tongue
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trouble with breathing or swallowing
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unusual facial expressions
Rare
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High fever
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high or low blood pressure
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increased sweating
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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of bladder control
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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puffing of the cheeks
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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seizures
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severe muscle stiffness
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sudden loss of consciousness
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tiredness
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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unusually pale skin
Incidence not known
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Hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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redness of the skin
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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diarrhea
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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lack or loss of strength
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nausea
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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
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Anxiety
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belching
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blurred vision
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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dry mouth
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fear
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fever
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heartburn
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hyperventilation
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inability to sit still
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indigestion
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irritability
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lightheadedness
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need to keep moving
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nervousness
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rash
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runny nose
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shaking
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble sleeping
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weight gain
Less common
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Accidental injury
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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body aches or pain
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congestion
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coughing
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difficulty with moving
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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hoarseness
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increased appetite
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increased salivation
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joint pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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rapid weight gain
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
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swollen joints
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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tingling of the hands or feet
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tremor
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unusual weight gain or loss
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voice 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: Sept. 01, 2024
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