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:
Rare
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Chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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changes in behavior
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chest pain
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cough
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difficulty breathing
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fast heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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high fever
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hoarseness
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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 sweating
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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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painful or difficult urination
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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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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sticking out of the tongue
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swollen glands
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thoughts of killing oneself
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trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled chewing movements
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uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual facial expressions
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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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Belching
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headache
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heartburn
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inability to sit still
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indigestion
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muscle aches
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need to keep moving
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restlessness
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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
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weight gain
Less common
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Bloated or full feeling
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bloody or cloudy urine
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blurred vision
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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fear or nervousness
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frequent urge to urinate
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increased appetite
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increased sweating
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joint pain
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muscle ache, cramp, pain, or stiffness
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passing gas
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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