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:
More common
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Blurred vision
Less common
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Discharge from the eye
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dry eyes
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redness, soreness, irritation, or pain of the eye or eyelid
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skin rash
Rare
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Chest pain
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cough
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crusting in the corner of the eye
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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double vision
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excessive muscle tone
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eye redness, irritation, or pain
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fast heartbeat
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hives
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itching, swelling, or other signs of eye or eyelid irritation
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kidney pain
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muscle stiffness
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muscle tension or tightness
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seeing double
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shortness of breath
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sore throat
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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wheezing
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hoarseness
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joint or muscle pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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painful or difficult urination
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red or irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen or painful glands
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Confusion
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irregular heartbeat
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muscle cramps or pain
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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seizures
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trembling
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weakness and heaviness of the legs
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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Bitter, sour, or other unusual taste
Less common
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Burning, stinging, or discomfort when medicine is applied
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dry eyes
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feeling of something in the eye
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runny nose
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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body aches or pain
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congestion
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difficult or labored breathing
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dry mouth
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hair loss
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heartburn
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hives or welts
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indigestion
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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thinning of the hair
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voice changes
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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