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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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relaxed and calm
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sleepiness
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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headache
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fever
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increased thirst
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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changes in behavior
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cough
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diarrhea
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
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itching
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joint or muscle
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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painful or difficult urination
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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thoughts of killing oneself
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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confusion
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difficult or trouble breathing
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drowsiness
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hallucinations
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slurred speech
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trouble in speaking
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trouble sleeping
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability nightmares
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weak feeling
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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Skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
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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