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:

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. bladder pain
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. changes in vision
  6. chest tightness
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. darkening of the skin
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  12. difficulty swallowing or breathing
  13. dizziness
  14. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting position
  15. fainting
  16. fast heartbeat
  17. frequent urge to urinate
  18. hives, itching, skin rash
  19. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  20. loss of appetite
  21. loss of consciousness
  22. mental depression
  23. nausea
  24. overactive reflexes
  25. pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  26. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  27. poor coordination
  28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  29. rapid weight gain
  30. restlessness shivering talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
  31. tingling of the hands or feet
  32. trembling or shaking twitching
  33. unusual weight gain or loss
  34. vomiting
  35. yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Bloody or cloudy urine
  2. change in consciousness
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. cold and clammy skin
  5. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
  6. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  7. difficulty or trouble breathing
  8. extreme drowsiness
  9. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  10. increased sweating
  11. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  12. irregular heartbeat
  13. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  14. loss of consciousness
  15. no blood pressure or pulse
  16. no muscle tone or movement
  17. not breathing
  18. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  19. severe sleepiness
  20. slow or irregular heartbeat
  21. stopping of heart
  22. sudden decrease in the amount of urine
  23. swelling in the legs and ankles
  24. unpleasant breath odor

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. Diarrhea
  2. difficulty having a bowel movement
  3. feeling of warmth
  4. headache
  5. lack or loss of strength
  6. nausea
  7. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  8. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  9. stomach pain
  10. sudden sweating
  11. trouble sleeping

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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