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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Aggressive or angry
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anxiety
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change in personality
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chills
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cough
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crying
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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feeling of unreality
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hoarseness
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irregular heartbeat
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irritability
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
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painful or difficult urination
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quick to react or overreact emotionally
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rapidly changing moods
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restlessness
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sense of detachment from self or body
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shaking
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shivering
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Bloody nose
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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discouragement
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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double vision
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earache
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling sad or empty
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increase in body movements
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loss of bladder control
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loss of memory
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mood or mental changes
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outburst of anger
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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problems with memory
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redness or swelling in the ear
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seizures
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble concentrating
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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attempts at killing oneself
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being forgetful
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloating
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody, black, or tarry stools
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blurred vision
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changes in vision
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chest pain
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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difficulty with moving
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fast heartbeat
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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high fever
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hostility
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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itching
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lethargy
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light-colored stools
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muscle pains, stiffness, or twitching
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain, continuing
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swollen glands
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swollen joints
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thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
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trouble with balance
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twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled jerking or twisting movements of the hands, arms, or legs
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uncontrolled movements of the lips, tongue, or cheeks
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unexplained bleeding or bruising
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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weight loss
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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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Loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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pain
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble swallowing
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unusual weak feeling
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voice changes
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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change in the color of the skin
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congestion
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cough increased
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sneezing
Incidence not known
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Hair loss or thinning of the hair
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: July 01, 2024
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