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:
More common
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Abnormal dreams
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agitation
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chills
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blurred vision
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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frequent urination
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, skin rash
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of consciousness
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loss of energy or weakness
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mental depression
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muscle pains, trembling, or twitching
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nausea
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pale skin
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runny nose
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seeing or hearing things that are not there
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seizures
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shivering
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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tingling
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trembling and shaking of the hands
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Chest pain
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increased sensitivity to pain
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muscle cramps
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numbness or pain in the legs
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ringing in the ears
Rare
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Enlarged heart
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flushing of the face or neck
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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bloody nose
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bloody urine
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change in mental status
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constipation
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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heartburn
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heavier menstrual periods
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lightheadedness
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lower back or side pain
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pain and fullness in the right upper stomach
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding or rapid pulse
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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skin sores
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ulcers or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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weakness
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or 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
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Belching
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difficulty with moving
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle stiffness
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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burning or stinging of the skin
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cracks in the skin
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crying
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dysphoria
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excessive muscle tone
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling of unreality
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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muscle tension or tightness
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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paranoia
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poor insight and judgment
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problems with memory or speech
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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restlessness
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scaly skin
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sensation of spinning
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sense of detachment from self or body
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severe mood or mental changes
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severe sunburn
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore mouth or tongue
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sores on the skin
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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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 behavior
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white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat
Incidence not known
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Change in color vision
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decreased weight
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difficulty seeing at night
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feeling hot and cold
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hearing loss
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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