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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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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cough
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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headache
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increase in urine volume
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infection at the injection site
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lightheadedness
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pain or redness at the site of injection
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pale skin at the site of injection
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persistent vomiting
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pounding or rapid pulse
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rapid breathing
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seizures
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shakiness
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shortness of breath
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swelling of the lower legs or arms
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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weight gain
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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confusion
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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dark-colored urine
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decreased urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle cramps or spasms
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful urination
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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shortness of breath
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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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Headache
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irritability
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restlessness
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sleeplessness
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trouble sleeping
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unable to sleep
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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