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:

More common

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. fever or chills
  3. nausea or vomiting
  4. nervousness
  5. pain or burning while urinating
  6. unusual tiredness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. flu-like symptoms
  3. irregular heartbeat
  4. itching skin
  5. kidney stones
  6. right upper stomach tenderness
  7. seeing things that are not there
  8. shortness of breath
  9. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Continuing vomiting
  2. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  3. headache
  4. light-colored stools

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. change in consciousness
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. confusion
  5. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  6. difficult or troubled breathing
  7. dizziness, faintness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying position
  8. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  9. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  10. loss of consciousness
  11. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  12. severe sleepiness
  13. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  14. slow or irregular heartbeat
  15. sweating
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position
  2. drowsiness
  3. dry mouth
  4. fatigue
  5. sleepiness
  6. weakness

Less common

  1. Constipation
  2. nervousness
  3. sore throat

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: May 01, 2024

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