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:

More common

  1. Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, feet
  2. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. confusion about identity, place, and time
  5. dizziness
  6. dry mouth
  7. fainting
  8. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  9. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  10. flushed, dry skin
  11. fruit-like breath odor
  12. headache
  13. increased hunger
  14. increased thirst
  15. increased urination
  16. nausea
  17. nervousness
  18. pale skin
  19. panic
  20. pounding in the ears
  21. restlessness
  22. sleepiness
  23. stomach pain
  24. stroke
  25. sweating
  26. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  27. trouble breathing
  28. trouble remembering
  29. unexplained weight loss
  30. unusual tiredness or weakness
  31. vomiting

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. Feeling jittery
  2. throat irritation
  3. runny nose

Less common

  1. Gum pain
  2. sneezing
  3. stuffy nose

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.