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:
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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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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bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
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change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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changes in skin color
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chest discomfort or pain
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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darkening of the skin
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficult, fast, noisy breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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extreme fatigue
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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mental depression
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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tenderness
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trouble breathing
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trouble sleeping
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trouble urinating
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight gain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy skin
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast, or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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no muscle tone or movement
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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swelling in the legs and ankles,
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:
Incidence not known
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Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
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blurred or loss of vision
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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constipation
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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halos around lights
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inability to have or keep an erection
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irritability
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lack or loss of strength
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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restlessness
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stopping of menstrual bleeding
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tunnel vision
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weight changes
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welts
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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