Side Effects

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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

  1. Dizziness
  2. headache
  3. trouble sleeping
  4. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common

  1. Attack, assault, force
  2. emotional changes
  3. nightmares

Rare

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. increased heart rate
  3. lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting
  4. slow or irregular heartbeat
  5. trouble breathing
  6. unusual tiredness

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. confusion
  3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  4. irregular heartbeat recurrent
  5. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. nervousness
  7. pounding in the ears
  8. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  9. sweating

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. Irritability
  2. stomach pain

Less common

  1. Constipation
  2. decreased appetite
  3. diarrhea
  4. loss of appetite
  5. nausea
  6. stuffy or runny nose
  7. throat pain

Rare

  1. Dry mouth

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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