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:
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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dry mouth
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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fever with or without chills
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flushed, dry skin
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hearing loss
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hostility
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hyperventilation
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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irritability
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itching or rash
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lack of coordination
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lethargy
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loss of balance control
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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nightmares
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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restlessness
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seizures
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slow speech
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sore throat
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stiffness of the limbs
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stupor
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, legs, or hands
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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trouble sleeping
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unusual behavior
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bluish color of fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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cold, clammy skin
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficult or troubled breathing
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disorientation
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fast, weak pulse
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hallucinations
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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severe sleepiness
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:
Incidence not known
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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black tongue
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decreased interest or ability in sexual intercourse
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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enlargement of the breast
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hives or welts
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increase in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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increased urge to urinate during the night
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peculiar taste
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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swelling of the testicles
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands on the side of the face or neck
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unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
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waking to urinate at night
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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