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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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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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sweating
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unusual sleepiness or drowsiness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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anxiety
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bleeding gums
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chest tightness
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coma
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confusion as to time, place, or person
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cool, pale skin
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coughing up blood
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decrease in amount of urine
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depression
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difficulty in speaking
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drowsiness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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frequent urination
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headache
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holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
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increased hunger
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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irritability
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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nerve pain
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nervousness
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nightmares
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no blood pressure or pulse
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pale skin
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palpitations
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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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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shakiness
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slow to respond
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slurred speech
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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unconsciousness
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
Less common
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Dry mouth
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stomach discomfort
Incidence not known
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Diarrhea
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fever
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increased sweating
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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thirst
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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