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. Bloating
  2. constipation
  3. decrease in the frequency or amount of urination
  4. difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
  5. spasm of the throat
  6. stomach cramps or pain
  7. tightness of the chest
  8. trouble breathing
  9. vomiting

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain or discomfort
  3. cold and clammy skin
  4. confusion
  5. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  6. extreme sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  7. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  8. no muscle tone or movement
  9. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  10. slow or irregular heartbeat
  11. sweating
  12. 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:

More common

  1. Anxiety or irritability
  2. dizziness
  3. drowsiness
  4. dry mouth
  5. headache
  6. irregular heartbeat
  7. nausea
  8. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Incidence not known

  1. Chills
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. fever
  4. flushing or redness of the skin
  5. hives or welts, itching skin, or rash
  6. stomach discomfort or upset

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.