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:
Less common
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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delayed or inability to have an orgasm
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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not able to have an orgasm
Rare
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Coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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dizziness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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headache
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increased thirst
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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seizures
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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black, tarry stools
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bloating
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blood in the urine
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bloody nose
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burning while urinating
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changes in skin color
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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constipation
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cough
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dark-colored urine
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eye pain and blurred vision
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fainting
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fever
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heavier menstrual periods
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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indigestion
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irregular or slow heart rate
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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painful or difficult urination
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palpitations
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips
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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 pain, continuing
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sweating
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swelling of the breasts or unusual milk production
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swelling of the foot or leg
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swollen or painful glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Diarrhea
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dry mouth
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heartburn
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Bloated or full feeling
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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decreased appetite
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excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased sweating
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joint pain
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muscle aches and pains
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pain in the neck or shoulders
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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passing gas
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runny nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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stuffy nose
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tooth problems
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unusual dreams
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
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yawning
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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change in walking and balance
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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decrease in smell
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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lack or loss of strength
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loss of sense of smell
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe sunburn
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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