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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Agitation
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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bloody eye
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blurred vision or blue-green halos seen around objects
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coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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depression
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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dry eyes
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fainting
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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headache
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hostility
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irregular heartbeat recurrent
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irritability
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lethargy
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muscle twitching
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nausea
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nervousness
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palpitations
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pounding in the ears
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rapid weight gain
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redness, swelling, and/or itching of the eyelid
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seizures
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sensitivity of the eyes to light
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
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Chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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cough
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dilated neck veins
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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irregular breathing
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swelling of the face, fingers feet, or lower legs
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thickening of bronchial secretions
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trouble breathing
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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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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body aches or pain
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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cracked lips
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decreased appetite
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difficulty in moving
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ear congestion
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heartburn
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indigestion
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loosening of the fingernails
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loss or thinning of the hair
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loss of voice
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muscle or bone pain
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pain in the arms or legs
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rash
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redness or soreness around the fingernails
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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trouble in swallowing
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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voice changes
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vomiting
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
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Redness, swelling, pain of the skin
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scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
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ulceration of the 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: July 01, 2024
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