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:

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred or loss of vision
  2. burning feeling while urinating
  3. chest discomfort or tightness
  4. decrease in the frequency of urination
  5. decrease in urine volume
  6. difficult or labored breathing
  7. difficult or painful urination
  8. disturbed color perception
  9. double vision
  10. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  11. fever
  12. halos around lights
  13. headache, severe and throbbing
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. hoarseness
  16. irritation
  17. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  18. night blindness
  19. overbright appearance of lights
  20. redness of the skin
  21. stomach distension or pain
  22. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  23. trouble breathing or swallowing
  24. tunnel vision

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Dizziness or lightheadedness
  2. dry mouth
  3. enlarged pupils
  4. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  6. mental confusion
  7. palpitations
  8. restlessness
  9. sensation of spinning
  10. 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:

More common

  1. Unusual drowsiness

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. confusion about identity, place, and time
  4. constipation
  5. diarrhea
  6. dizziness or lightheadedness
  7. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  8. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  9. headache
  10. increased sweating
  11. irritability
  12. nightmares
  13. sensation of spinning
  14. trouble sleeping
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

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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