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:
More common
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Blurred vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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confusion
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difficult or labored breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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increased sweating
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sweating
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swelling
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Arm, back, or jaw pain
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body aches or pain
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chest heaviness
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chills
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cold hands and feet
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cough
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decreased urine output
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diarrhea
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with speaking
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness
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double vision
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ear congestion
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fainting
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irregular breathing
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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pounding in the ears
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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slow speech
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sneezing
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sore throat
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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trouble sleeping
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vomiting
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weight gain
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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blue lips and fingernails
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
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increased sweating
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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swollen glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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depression
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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increased hunger
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nightmares
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seizures
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shakiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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slurred speech
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Less common
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Abnormal ejaculation
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back pain
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bloated 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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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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full feeling
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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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muscle or bone pain
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passing gas
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rash
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stomach distension
Incidence not known
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Hair loss or thinning of the hair
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itching skin
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loss or thinning of the hair
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
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severe sunburn
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swollen joints
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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