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
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Chest pain or tightness
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cough
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fever
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irregular heartbeat
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itching of the skin
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numbness and tingling of the face, fingers, or toes
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pain in the arms, legs, or lower back
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pain in the back, chest or left arm
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pale bluish-colored or cold hands or feet
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sneezing
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sore throat
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trouble breathing
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weak or absent pulses in legs
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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change or loss of consciousness
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cold clammy skin
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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hallucinations
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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nausea
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nervousness
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numbness, tingling, pain, and bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pounding in the ears
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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slow or fast heartbeat
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stomach pain
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sweating
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unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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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
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Burning or tingling sensation, dryness, soreness, or pain in the nose
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change in sense of taste
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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headache
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increased sweating
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muscle stiffness
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nausea and vomiting
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sudden sweating and feelings of warmth
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sensation of burning, warmth, or heat
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sore throat
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sleepiness
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stuffy or runny nose
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unexplained nose bleeds
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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cold clammy skin
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confusion
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decreased appetite
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depression
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
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ear pain
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eye pain
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heartburn
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increased watering of the eyes
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increased watering of the mouth
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increased yawning
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muscle weakness
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nervousness
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pinpoint red spots on skin
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pounding heartbeat
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red or irritated eyes
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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skin rash
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stomach pain
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sudden fainting
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble in sleeping
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unusual feeling of well being
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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