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:
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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blurred vision
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dry mouth
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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nausea
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sticking out of the tongue
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sweating
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trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual facial expressions
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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chest pain
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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convulsions
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cough or hoarseness
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difficulty in moving
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever with or without chills
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high fever
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high or low blood pressure
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint pain
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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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lip smacking or puckering
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loss of bladder control
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lower back or side pain
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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painful or difficult urination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
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severe muscle stiffness
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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swollen joints
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tightness in the chest
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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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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually pale 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:
More common
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Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty in 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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redness, itching, or swelling of the skin where the patch is applied
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restlessness
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shuffling walk
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stiffness of the limbs
Less common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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diarrhea
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heartburn
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increased appetite
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indigestion
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy or runny nose
Incidence not known
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Dry mouth
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lack or loss of strength
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swelling of breasts or unusual milk production
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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