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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Agitation
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anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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blood in the urine or stools
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blurred vision
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change or loss of consciousness
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chest pain or tightness
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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constipation
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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darkened urine
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darkening of the skin
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decrease blood pressure
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diarrhea
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difficulty or trouble breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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falling
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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fever
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headache, sudden and throbbing
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased blood pressure
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increased hunger
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indigestion
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irregular, fast or slow, shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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overactive reflexes
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painful or difficult urination
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pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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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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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shivering
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach cramps or pain
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sweating
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swollen or painful glands
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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tingling of the hands or feet
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trouble getting pregnant
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trouble sleeping
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twitching
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Blurred vision
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chest pain
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficulty or trouble breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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sweating
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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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
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Body aches or pain
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constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils
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cough producing mucus
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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double vision
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ear congestion
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frequent urge to urinate
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halos around lights
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heartburn
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indigestion
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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muscle pain or stiffness
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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seeing double
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stuffy or runny nose
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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tunnel vision
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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.
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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