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:

More common

  1. Absence of or decrease in body movements
  2. hyperactivity
  3. increase in body movements
  4. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  5. twisting
  6. twitching
  7. uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs

Less common

  1. Cough or hoarseness
  2. fever or chills
  3. lower back or side pain
  4. painful or difficult urination

Rare

  1. Confusion
  2. muscle cramps
  3. pain
  4. shortness of breath
  5. stiffness
  6. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Abdominal or stomach pain
  2. constipation
  3. diarrhea
  4. dizziness
  5. nausea

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. anxiety
  3. belching
  4. bruising
  5. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  6. difficult or labored breathing
  7. dry mouth
  8. heartburn
  9. indigestion
  10. irritability
  11. loss of strength or energy
  12. muscle pain or weakness
  13. passing gas
  14. restlessness
  15. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  16. small, red spots on the skin
  17. stomach discomfort, upset, or tenderness
  18. sweating increased
  19. tightness in the chest
  20. tremor
  21. trouble sleeping
  22. unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
  23. unusual weak feeling

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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