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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
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Bluish color
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blurred vision
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changes in skin color
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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convulsions
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difficult or troubled breathing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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face is warm or hot to the touch
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
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fast or weak pulse
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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pain
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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redness to the face
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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swelling of the foot or leg
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tenderness
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unconsciousness
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uncoordinated movement of the muscles
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
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very low blood pressure or pulse
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very slow breathing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bluish lips or skin
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change in consciousness
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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loss of consciousness
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severe sleepiness
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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Drowsiness
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nausea
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relaxed or calm feeling
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sleepiness
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sweating
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blurred or loss of vision
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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constipation
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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dry mouth
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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halos around lights
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hardening or thickening of the skin
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headache
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hives or welts, itching skin, or rash
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hyperventilation
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irritability
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nervousness
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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red streaks on the skin
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redness of the skin
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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shaking or tremors
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swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site
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trouble sleeping
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tunnel vision
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weakness
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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