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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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increased sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Itching of skin
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numbness and tingling of face, fingers, or toes
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pain in arms, legs, or lower back, especially pain in calves and/or heels upon exertion
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pale, bluish-colored, or cold hands or feet
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weak or absent pulses in legs
Rare
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Blue lips and fingernails
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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changes in skin color
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changes in vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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convulsions
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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delusions
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dementia
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with speaking
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feeling of warmth
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feeling unusually cold
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of bladder control
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muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
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no heartbeat
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of foot or leg
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painful urination
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paleness of skin
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peeling of skin
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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shivering
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shortness of breath
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lung when listening with a stethoscope
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sudden loss of consciousness
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swelling, redness, or burning of skin where the needle is placed
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tightness in chest
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Dilated neck veins
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extreme fatigue
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irregular breathing
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no blood pressure or pulse
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stopping of heart
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swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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unconsciousness
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weight gain
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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Hardening or thickening of skin where the needle is placed
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nausea
Less common
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Anxiety
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dry mouth
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headache
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hyperventilation
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irritability
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nervousness
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restlessness
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shaking
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack of appetite
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of interest or pleasure
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shoulder pain
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stomach soreness, discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy nose
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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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: Aug. 01, 2024
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