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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Confusion
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decreased urine
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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seizures
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Blurred vision
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bone pain
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chest tightness
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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extremely shallow or slow breathing
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fainting
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fever
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muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pale skin
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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trembling
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tremor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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darkening of the skin
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difficulty swallowing
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased hunger
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increased sensitivity to pain
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mental depression
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nervousness
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nightmares
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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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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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold and clammy skin
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confusion
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constricted pupils
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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no muscle tone or movement
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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slow heartbeat
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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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Back pain
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constipation
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feeling of warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
Less common
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Belching
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diarrhea
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heartburn
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indigestion
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muscle spasm
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pale skin, pain, or redness at the injection site
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passing gas
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restlessness
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble sleeping
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: April 01, 2024
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