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:
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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agitation
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding or bruising
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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continuing ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
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convulsions
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cool, pale skin
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cough or hoarseness
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dark urine
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decreased urine output or volume
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depression
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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drooling
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dry mouth
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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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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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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fever with or without chills
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hearing loss
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hostility
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hyperventilation
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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increased hunger
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increased need to urinate
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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irritability
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itching or rash
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lack of coordination
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lethargy
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loss of appetite
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loss of balance control
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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muscle trembling or stiffness
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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nightmares
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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passing urine more often
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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restlessness
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shuffling walk
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slow speech
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stiffness of the limbs
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sudden loss of consciousness
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, legs, or hands
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swollen glands
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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trouble in holding or releasing urine
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trouble sleeping
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twisting movements of the body
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uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unpleasant breath odor
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unsteadiness, awkwardness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual behavior
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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weight gain or loss
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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:
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach cramps
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bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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black tongue
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bloating
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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disturbance of accommodation
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enlargement of the breast
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increase in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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peculiar taste
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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small red or purple spots on the skin
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both women and men
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swelling of the testicles
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck
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unexpected milk flow from the breasts
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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