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:

Rare

  1. Dizziness
  2. fainting
  3. fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

Incidence not known

  1. Bloody stools
  2. confusion
  3. decreased urination
  4. diarrhea
  5. drowsiness
  6. dry mouth
  7. fainting
  8. increase in heart rate
  9. lightheadedness
  10. loss of appetite
  11. mood or mental changes
  12. nausea
  13. rapid breathing
  14. rectal bleeding
  15. seizures
  16. stomach pain and tenderness
  17. sunken eyes
  18. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, ankles, hands, or feet
  19. thirst
  20. trouble breathing
  21. unusual tiredness or weakness
  22. vomiting
  23. wrinkled skin

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

  1. Full or bloated feeling
  2. pressure in the stomach
  3. swelling of the stomach area

Less common

  1. Headache

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.