Side Effects

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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

  1. Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
  2. aggressive and violent behavior
  3. being forgetful
  4. bloating
  5. burning while urinating
  6. confusion about identity, place, and time
  7. constipation
  8. decrease in frequency of urination
  9. decrease in urine volume
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficult or painful urination
  12. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  13. difficulty with speaking
  14. difficulty with swallowing
  15. discouragement
  16. dizziness
  17. dry mouth
  18. extremely high fever or body temperature
  19. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  20. fast, shallow breathing
  21. fast, weak heartbeat
  22. feeling sad or empty
  23. fever
  24. headache
  25. hot, dry skin
  26. irritability
  27. lack of appetite
  28. lack of sweating
  29. listlessness
  30. loss of interest or pleasure
  31. mood or mental changes
  32. muscle cramps
  33. muscle weakness
  34. nervousness
  35. numbness of the fingers
  36. pale, clammy skin
  37. seeing things that are not there
  38. thirst
  39. tiredness
  40. trouble concentrating
  41. trouble with sleeping
  42. vomiting

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blindness
  2. blurred vision
  3. change in consciousness
  4. cold clammy skin
  5. decreased vision
  6. dizziness
  7. eye pain
  8. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
  9. lightheadedness
  10. loss of consciousness
  11. muscle weakness
  12. nausea or vomiting
  13. no breathing
  14. nosebleeds
  15. numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
  16. shakiness and unsteady walk
  17. sweating
  18. tearing
  19. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  20. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
  21. vision problems
  22. wheezing

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

  1. Enlarged pupils
  2. loss of appetite
  3. skin rash
  4. weight 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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