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

1. Fear, nervousness

Incidence not known

1. Absence of or decrease in body movement
2. attack, assault, force
3. bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
4. bleeding gums
5. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
6. bloating
7. bloody, black, tarry stools
8. bloody or cloudy urine
9. bluish color
10. blurred vision
11. burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
12. change in vision
13. changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
14. changes in skin color
15. chest pain or tightness
16. chills
17. cold sweats
18. coma
19. confusion
20. confusion as to time, place, or person
21. cool, pale skin
22. cough
23. cracks in the skin
24. dark urine
25. deafness
26. decrease in frequency of urination
27. decreased urine output
28. depression
29. diarrhea
30. difficult, burning, or painful urination
31. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
32. difficulty in swallowing
33. dizziness
34. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
35. drowsiness
36. dry mouth
37. extra heartbeats
38. eye pain
39. fainting
40. false or unusual sense of well-being
41. feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
42. feeling that others can hear your thoughts
43. feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
44. fever
45. flushed, dry skin
46. frequent urge to urinate
47. fruit-like breath odor
48. hallucinations
49. headache
50. heartburn
51. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
52. inability to move the eyes
53. increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
54. increased hunger
55. increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
56. increased interest in sexual intercourse
57. increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
58. increased thirst
59. increased urination
60. indigestion
61. irritability
62. itching
63. itching of the vagina or genital area
64. joint or muscle pain
65. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
66. lip smacking or puckering
67. loss of appetite
68. loss of bladder control
69. loss of heat from the body
70. loss of vision
71. muscle cramps, spasms, pain, stiffness, tightness, or weakness
72. nausea
73. nerve pain
74. nightmares
75. pain during sexual intercourse
76. pain or burning in the throat
77. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
78. pounding, slow heartbeat
79. pounding in the ears
80. problems with speech or speaking
81. puffing of cheeks
82. rapid or worm-like movements of tongue
83. red, swollen, or scaly skin
84. red irritated eyes
85. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
86. restlessness
87. seizures
88. sensation of pins and needles
89. severe mood or mental changes
90. shakiness
91. slurred speech
92. sore throat
93. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
94. stabbing pain
95. sticking out of the tongue
96. stomach cramps, tenderness, pain, or burning
97. sugar in the urine
98. sweating
99. swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
100. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
101. swelling of the foot or leg
102. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
103. swollen glands
104. tenderness
105. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
106. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
107. thoughts of killing oneself changes in behavior
108. trouble breathing
109. trouble sleeping
110. trouble speaking
111. twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
112. uncontrolled chewing movements
113. uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
114. unexplained weight loss
115. unusual behavior
116. unusual bleeding or bruising
117. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
118. unusual facial expressions
119. unusual tiredness or weakness
120. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
121. vomiting
122. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
123. watery or bloody diarrhea
124. yellow eyes and skin

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

Symptoms of overdose

1. Agitation
2. blurred vision
3. coma
4. confusion
5. dark-colored urine
6. decreased awareness or responsiveness
7. diarrhea
8. difficult or trouble breathing
9. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
10. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
11. fever
12. hyperexcitability
13. inability to move the eyes
14. increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
15. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
16. loss of consciousness
17. mental depression or anxiety
18. muscle cramps, spasms, pain, stiffness, or tightness
19. nausea
20. nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
21. overactive reflexes
22. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
23. poor coordination
24. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
25. seizures
26. severe sleepiness
27. shakiness and unsteady walk
28. shivering
29. sticking out of the tongue
30. sweating
31. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
32. trembling or shaking
33. twitching
34. uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
35. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
36. unusual facial expressions
37. unusual tiredness or weakness
38. vomiting

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. Increased sweating

Less common

1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
2. constipation

Incidence not known

1. Feeling of discomfort
2. inflammation of the joints
3. loss or thinning of the hair
4. muscle aches

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024

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