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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Body aches or pain
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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difficult or labored breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
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shortness of breath or troubled breathing
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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tightness in chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wheezing
Rare
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Chest discomfort
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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slow or irregular heartbeat
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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decreased urine output
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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extreme fatigue
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fast heartbeat
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increased hunger
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irregular breathing
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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noisy breathing
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sweating
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swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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weight gain
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:
Less common
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Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in joints
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sleeplessness
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
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vomiting
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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