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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Dizziness
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lightheadedness
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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blood in vomit
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bluish lips or skin
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chest tightness
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chills
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choking
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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darkening of the skin
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decrease in the frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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diarrhea
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difficult or trouble breathing
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with swallowing
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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fever with or without chills
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general body swelling
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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headache
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity to pain
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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mental depression
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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not breathing
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overactive reflexes
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painful or difficult urination
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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poor coordination
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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restlessness
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severe or continuing stomach pain
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shivering
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skin rash, hives, or itching
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sore throat
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sore tongue
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unable to speak
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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worsening of pain
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yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bloody or cloudy urine
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change in consciousness
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chest pain or discomfort
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cold and clammy skin
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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difficult or trouble breathing
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extreme drowsiness
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of consciousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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no muscle tone or movement
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not breathing
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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severe sleepiness
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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stopping of heart
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sudden decrease in the amount of urine
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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unpleasant breath odor
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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Drowsiness
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relaxed and calm feeling
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sleepiness
Incidence not known
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Belching
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changes in mood
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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fear or nervousness
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feeling of indigestion
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hearing loss
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impaired hearing
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pain in the chest below the breastbone
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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