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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Depression
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skin rash or itching
Less common
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Blood in the urine
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difficult or painful urination
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pain in the lower back or side
Rare
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Blistering
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changes in vision
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chest tightness
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion
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convulsions (seizures)
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cough
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dark urine
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delusions
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double vision
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fainting
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fast or pounding heartbeat
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fever or chills
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headache (severe and throbbing)
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hives
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inappropriate behavior
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loss of appetite
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mood or mental changes (severe)
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muscle cramps or pain
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nausea or vomiting
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nerve pain
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open sores
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pain, tenderness, bluish color, or swelling of the leg or foot
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rapid weight gain
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sense of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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speech disorder
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stomach pain
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swelling or tenderness in the upper abdominal or stomach area
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swelling of the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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thoughts of suicide or attempts at suicide
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tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
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tingling, burning, or prickling sensations
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tremor
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness
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weight loss
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Actions that are out of control
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attack, assault, or force
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continuing vomiting
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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difficult or labored breathing
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early appearance of redness or swelling of the skin
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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irregular heartbeat recurrent
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irritability
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late appearance of rash with or without weeping blisters that become crusted, especially in sun-exposed areas of the skin, may extend to unexposed areas
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light-colored stools
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mimicry of speech or movements
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mutism
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negativism
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nervousness
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peculiar postures or movements, mannerisms, or grimacing
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severe sleepiness
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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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Diarrhea
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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headache
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increased sweating
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poor concentration
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trouble sleeping
Less common or rare
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Abnormally decreased sensitivity, particularly to touch
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agitation or anxiety
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belching
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change in sense of taste or smell
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dry mouth
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excessive gas
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false sense of well-being
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flaking and falling off of the skin
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flushing
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general feeling of discomfort
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heartburn
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lack of feeling or emotion
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loss of hair
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loss of memory
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loss of sense of reality
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mood changes
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pain
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painful, red, hot, or irritated hair follicles
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ringing in the ears
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stomach discomfort
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unusual dreams
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck, or around the chest and stomach area
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lose fat from the legs, arms, and face
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sensation of spinning
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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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