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:
Less common
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Blurred vision
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bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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decreased urination
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased sweating
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slow heartbeat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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black, tarry stools
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chest tightness
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cold, clammy skin
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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feeling of warmth or heat
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fever
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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increased sensitivity to pain
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness
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loss of consciousness
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low blood pressure or pulse
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mental depression
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overactive reflexes
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painful urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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poor coordination
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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restlessness
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shivering
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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twitching
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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very slow heartbeat
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worsening of pain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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extreme drowsiness
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fever
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increased blood pressure
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increased thirst
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lower back or side pain
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muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness
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no muscle tone or movement
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severe sleepiness
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swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
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weight gain
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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Cramps
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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drowsiness
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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relaxed and calm feeling
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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weight loss
Less common
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in vision
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dry mouth
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floating feeling
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halos around lights
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heartburn or indigestion
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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muscle stiffness or tightness
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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problems with muscle control
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stomach discomfort or upset
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trouble sleeping
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uncontrolled eye movements
Incidence not known
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Abnormal dreams
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change in walking and balance
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change or problem with discharge of semen
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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poor insight and judgment
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problems with memory or speech
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sensation of spinning
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trouble recognizing objects
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trouble thinking and planning
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trouble walking
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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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