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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Anxiety
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changes in behavior
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chest pain or discomfort
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hyperventilation
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irregular heartbeats
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irritability
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of balance control
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nausea
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restlessness
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seeing double
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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thoughts of killing oneself
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trouble sleeping
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusually deep sleep
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unusually long duration of sleep
Less common
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Shakiness and unsteady walk
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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uncontrolled eye movements
Incidence not known
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Cough
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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fever
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hives
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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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noisy breathing
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
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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Change in taste
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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loss of taste
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pain at the injection site
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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: March 01, 2024
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