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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Difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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shortness of breath
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tightness in the chest
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wheezing
Less common
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain
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fainting
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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increased sweating
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partial or slight paralysis
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Rare
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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chest discomfort
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chest tightness or heaviness
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chills
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confusion
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convulsions
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cough
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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frequent urination
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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pounding in the ears
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sensation of pins and needles
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stabbing pain
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sweating
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swollen glands
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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troubled breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Blurred vision or seeing spots
Less common
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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acid or sour stomach
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anxiety or mental depression
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belching
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constipation
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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depression
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diarrhea
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hearing loss
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heartburn
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indigestion
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of appetite
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sleeplessness
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skin rash
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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trouble with sleeping
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unable to sleep
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weight loss
Rare
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Bloated
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change in color vision
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change in taste
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cracks in the skin
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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difficulty seeing at night
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difficulty with moving
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dry mouth
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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eye pain or irritation
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of unreality
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full feeling
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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hives or welts
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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itching skin
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joint pain
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lack of feeling or emotion
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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loss of heat from the body
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loss of memory
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pain or stiffness
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passing gas
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problems with memory
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red, swollen skin
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scaly skin
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sense of detachment from self or body
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severe sleepiness
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swollen joints
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swollen lips, mouth, or tongue
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uncaring uncontrolled eye movements
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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