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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chest tightness
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confusion
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decreased urination
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast, pounding, racing, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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sweating
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swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
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thirst
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wrinkled skin
Rare
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Chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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cough
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decrease in consciousness
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with sleeping
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difficulty with swallowing
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drowsiness to profound loss of consciousness
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fever
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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hoarseness
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irregular, slow, or shallow breathing
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irritability
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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painful urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the skin
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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severe constipation
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severe vomiting
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stomach pain
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shaking
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trouble in holding or releasing urine
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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darkening of the skin
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diarrhea
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increased sensitivity to pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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nausea
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overactive reflexes
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poor coordination
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seizures
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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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vomiting
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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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Change in consciousness
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cold and clammy skin
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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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difficult or trouble breathing
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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low blood pressure or pulse
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muscle weakness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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severe sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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Difficulty having a bowel movement
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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relaxed and calm
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness
Less common
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Belching
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decreased weight
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discouragement
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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feeling of warmth
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feeling sad or empty
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full or bloated feeling
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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passing gas
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pressure in the stomach
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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stomach discomfort or upset
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swelling of the stomach area
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
Rare
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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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cracked, dry, scaly skin
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difficulty with thinking or concentrating
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling jittery
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halos around lights
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loss of vision
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night blindness
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nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
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overbright appearance of lights
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sudden sweating
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tunnel vision
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welts
Incidence not known
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Forgetfulness
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loss of memory
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problems with memory
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: March 01, 2024
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