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:
Less common
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Bloating
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blurred vision
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chills
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constipation
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darkened urine
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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indigestion
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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nausea
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly moving to the back
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sweating
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troubled breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest pain or discomfort
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cough
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diarrhea
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation
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confusion
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cool, sweaty skin
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decreased appetite
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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depression
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fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
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fast, shallow breathing
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general feeling of discomfort
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headache
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hostility
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irritability
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muscle pain or cramping
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muscle twitching
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pounding, slow heartbeat
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rapid weight gain
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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stomach discomfort
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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 stools
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belching
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heartburn
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lack or loss of strength
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pain
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skin rash
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trouble with sleeping
Incidence not known
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Redistribution of body fat
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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