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 or loss of vision
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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discharge or excessive tearing
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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halos around lights
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headache
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itching of the eye
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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redness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
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swelling of the eyelid
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tearing of the eye
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tunnel vision
Less common
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Ache or pain in the eye
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blindness
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bloody eye
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blurred vision or other change in vision
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change in color vision
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confusion
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decreased vision
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty seeing at night
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drainage from the eye
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of something in the eye
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gradual blurring or loss of vision
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increased blood pressure
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increased sensitivity of the eye to light
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mental depression
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muscle pain
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nausea
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oozing in the eye
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redness, swelling, or itching of the eye or eyelid
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runny or stuffy nose
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seeing flashes or sparks of light
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seeing floating dark spots or material before eyes
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seeing floating spots before the eyes or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
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skin rash
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sneezing
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sweating
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swelling of the eye
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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watery eyes
Incidence not known
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Bluish lips or skin
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chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth or heat
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flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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low body temperature
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muscle aches or weakness
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shivering
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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weak or feeble pulse
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weight gain
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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Burning, stinging, or tearing of the eye
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drowsiness or tiredness
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dryness of the mouth
Less common
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Anxiety
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bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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belching
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body aches or pain
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change in taste
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chills
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congestion
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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crusting on the eyelid or on the corner of the eye
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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discoloration of the white part of the eye
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dryness of the eye
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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joint pain
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lack or loss of strength
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large amounts of cholesterol in the blood
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lid disorder
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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paleness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
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passing of gas
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pounding heartbeat
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rash
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shivering
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach discomfort, fullness, upset, or pain
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble with sleeping
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trouble with swallowing
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troubled breathing
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unable to sleep
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voice changes
Incidence not known
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Constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
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redness of the skin
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sensitivity to light
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throbbing pain
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual weak feeling
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unusually warm skin
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: April 01, 2024
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