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

  1. Agitation
  2. anxiety
  3. black, tarry stools
  4. bleeding gums
  5. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  6. blood in the urine or stools
  7. blurred vision
  8. change or loss of consciousness
  9. chest pain or tightness
  10. chills
  11. cold sweats
  12. coma
  13. confusion
  14. constipation
  15. cool, pale skin
  16. cough
  17. darkened urine
  18. darkening of the skin
  19. decrease blood pressure
  20. diarrhea
  21. difficulty or trouble breathing
  22. difficulty swallowing
  23. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  24. falling
  25. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  26. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  27. fever
  28. headache, sudden and throbbing
  29. hives, itching, skin rash
  30. increased blood pressure
  31. increased hunger
  32. indigestion
  33. irregular, fast or slow, shallow breathing
  34. loss of appetite
  35. lower back or side pain
  36. mental depression
  37. nausea
  38. nervousness
  39. nightmares
  40. overactive reflexes
  41. painful or difficult urination
  42. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  43. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  44. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  45. poor coordination
  46. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  47. rapid weight gain
  48. restlessness
  49. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  50. seizures
  51. sensation of spinning
  52. shakiness and unsteady walk
  53. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  54. shivering
  55. slurred speech
  56. sore throat
  57. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  58. stomach cramps or pain
  59. sweating
  60. swollen or painful glands
  61. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
  62. tingling of the hands or feet
  63. trouble getting pregnant
  64. trouble sleeping
  65. twitching
  66. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  67. unusual bleeding or bruising
  68. unusual tiredness or weakness
  69. unusual weight gain or loss
  70. vomiting
  71. yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain
  3. cold, clammy skin
  4. confusion
  5. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
  6. difficulty or trouble breathing
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  8. increased sweating
  9. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  10. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  11. sweating
  12. swelling in the legs and ankles
  13. unusual tiredness or weakness

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

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils
  3. cough producing mucus
  4. decrease in frequency of urination
  5. decrease in urine volume
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  8. double vision
  9. ear congestion
  10. frequent urge to urinate
  11. halos around lights
  12. heartburn
  13. indigestion
  14. joint pain
  15. loss of voice
  16. muscle pain or stiffness
  17. night blindness
  18. overbright appearance of lights
  19. seeing double
  20. stuffy or runny nose
  21. thickening of bronchial secretions
  22. tunnel vision
  23. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

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.