Side Effects

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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

  1. Difficult urination
  2. fainting
  3. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  4. unusual tiredness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain
  3. confusion
  4. decrease in frequency of urination
  5. decrease in urine volume
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  7. itching, skin rash
  8. lightheadedness
  9. nervousness
  10. painful urination
  11. rapid weight gain
  12. sweating
  13. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  14. trouble breathing
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. chills
  3. clay-colored stools
  4. cold sweats
  5. confusion
  6. cool, pale skin
  7. dark urine
  8. diarrhea
  9. discouragement
  10. drowsiness
  11. enlargement of breasts in men
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. feeling sad or empty
  14. fever
  15. headache
  16. increased hunger
  17. irritability
  18. loss of appetite
  19. loss of interest or pleasure
  20. nausea
  21. nosebleeds or bleeding gums
  22. shakiness
  23. sore throat
  24. stomach pain
  25. trouble concentrating
  26. trouble sleeping
  27. unpleasant breath odor
  28. unsteady walk
  29. vomiting of blood
  30. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness or discomfort
  2. irregular breathing
  3. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Bluish lips or skin
  2. chest pain or discomfort
  3. dizziness
  4. fainting
  5. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  6. lightheadedness
  7. loss of consciousness
  8. not breathing
  9. pounding or rapid pulse

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

  1. Constipation
  2. dry eyes, mouth, nose, or throat

Less common

  1. Bloating or stomach pain
  2. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  3. inability to have or keep an erection
  4. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  5. muscle weakness
  6. nervousness
  7. 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.

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