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:

Rare

  1. Seizures

Incidence not known

  1. Fast heartbeat
  2. fever
  3. hives, itching, skin rash
  4. hoarseness
  5. irritation
  6. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  7. redness of the skin
  8. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  9. tightness in the chest
  10. troubled breathing or swallowing

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

  1. Anxiety
  2. changes in menstrual periods
  3. chest pain, discomfort, or heaviness
  4. decreased urine output
  5. diarrhea
  6. dilated neck veins
  7. excessive sweating
  8. extreme tiredness or weakness
  9. fainting
  10. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  11. feeling of warmth
  12. hand tremors
  13. headache
  14. heat intolerance
  15. increased appetite
  16. leg cramps
  17. mood changes
  18. muscle weakness or spasm
  19. nausea
  20. nervousness
  21. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  22. restlessness
  23. sensitivity to heat
  24. stomach cramps
  25. sweating
  26. trouble sleeping
  27. trouble sitting still
  28. vomiting
  29. weight gain or 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: Dec. 01, 2023