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:
Rare
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Chest pain
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chills
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cough
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fever
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hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
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headache
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shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing
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skin rash, hives, itching, or redness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
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swollen and/or painful glands
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unusual bruising or bleeding
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Abdominal or stomach pain
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diarrhea
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fainting
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fast, pounding irregular heartbeat or pulse
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glaucoma
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joint or muscle pain
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nausea
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numbness or tingling of face, hands, or feet
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redness and soreness of eyes
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swelling of feet or lower legs
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vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of Overdose
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Blurred vision
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confusion, delirium, or hallucinations
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constipation
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difficult urination
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drowsiness
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dry eyes, mouth, nose, or throat
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eye pain
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flushing or redness of face
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troubled 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:
Less common or rare
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Dizziness or lightheadedness
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excitement, irritability, nervousness, or restlessness
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headache
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muscle weakness
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unusually large pupils of eyes
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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itching skin
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mental confusion
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numbness of feet, hands and around mouth
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trembling or shaking of hands or feet shakiness in legs, arms, hands, or feet
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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