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
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Blurred vision
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change in color vision
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changes in behavior
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confusion
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diarrhea
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hearing loss
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nausea
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ringing in the ears
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stomach cramps or pain
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vomiting
Less common
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Anxiety
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behavior change, similar to drunkenness
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black, tarry stools
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bloody urine
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blurred vision or change in vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cool pale skin
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cough
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difficulty concentrating
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drowsiness
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excessive hunger
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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hoarseness
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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nervousness
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nightmares
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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restless sleep
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sore throat
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Difficulty breathing or swallowing
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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hives
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increased sweating
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muscle aches
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night blindness
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reddening of the skin, especially around ears
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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swelling of the eyes, face, inside of the nose, fingers, feet, or lower legs
Incidence not known
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Back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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bleeding under the skin
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blindness
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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bloody nose
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blue-yellow color blindness
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change in mental status
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chest pain
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased frequency or amount of urine
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decreased vision
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depression
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty speaking
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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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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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general body swelling
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general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
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hoarseness
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heavier menstrual periods
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hoarseness
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increased hunger
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increased or decreased urination
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat, recurrent
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irritation
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itching, skin rash
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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muscle cramps, weakness, or stiffness
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nervousness
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nightmares
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nosebleeds
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painful or difficult urination
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pale color of the skin
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pale skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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redness or other discoloration of the skin
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severe
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sunburn
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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tightness in the chest
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troubled swallowing
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upper right abdominal pain
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weakness
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weight gain
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of an overdose
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Blindness
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blurred vision or change in vision
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chest pain
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dizziness
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double vision
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fainting
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lightheadedness
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rapid or irregular heartbeat
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sleepiness
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:
Incidence not known
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Feeling of warmth
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heartburn
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lack or loss of strength
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pain or burning in the throat
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problems with speech or speaking
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restlessness
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thoughts or attempts of killing oneself tremors
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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weight loss
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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