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. Anxiety
  2. bloating
  3. bluish or pale skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest tightness
  6. chills
  7. cold sweats
  8. confusion
  9. constipation
  10. cough
  11. darkened urine
  12. depression
  13. difficulty swallowing
  14. dizziness
  15. fainting
  16. fast heartbeat
  17. fever
  18. headache
  19. hives, itching, redness, skin rash
  20. increased hunger
  21. indigestion
  22. loss of appetite
  23. nausea
  24. nervousness
  25. nightmares
  26. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  27. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. trouble breathing
  32. unusual tiredness or weakness
  33. vomiting
  34. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. decreased urine output
  3. fainting
  4. gaseous stomach pain
  5. hostility
  6. increase in heart rate
  7. irritability
  8. lethargy
  9. muscle twitching
  10. rapid breathing
  11. rapid weight gain
  12. stomach pain or fullness
  13. stupor
  14. sunken eyes
  15. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  16. thirst
  17. wrinkled skin

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

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Diarrhea
  2. loss of appetite
  3. nausea or vomiting
  4. stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
  5. indigestion
  6. passing of gas

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. Diarrhea

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  4. heartburn
  5. pressure in the stomach
  6. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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: May 01, 2024

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