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. Blurred vision
  2. confusion
  3. difficult or labored breathing
  4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  5. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  6. feeling of warmth
  7. full or bloated feeling
  8. passing gas
  9. pressure in the stomach
  10. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  11. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  12. stomach pain
  13. sweating
  14. swelling of the stomach area
  15. tightness in the chest
  16. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  17. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Agitation
  2. chest discomfort
  3. fainting
  4. false or unusual sense of well-being
  5. heartburn
  6. vomiting
  7. vomiting of blood

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. darkening of the skin
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty swallowing
  5. discouragement
  6. dizziness
  7. fast heartbeat
  8. feeling sad or empty
  9. fever
  10. hives, itching, skin rash
  11. increased sensitivity to pain
  12. irritability
  13. loss of appetite
  14. loss of interest or pleasure
  15. nausea
  16. overactive reflexes
  17. poor coordination
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  19. restlessness
  20. shivering
  21. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
  22. trembling or shaking
  23. trouble concentrating
  24. trouble sleeping
  25. twitching
  26. worsening of pain

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. chills
  3. cold, clammy skin
  4. dark urine
  5. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  6. headache
  7. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  8. severe sleepiness
  9. unpleasant breath odor
  10. 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:

More common

  1. Constipation

Less common

  1. Lack or loss of strength

Rare

  1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. diarrhea
  3. itching of the eye
  4. nightmare
  5. runny nose
  6. sneezing
  7. stuffy nose

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: April 01, 2024

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