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:
Less common
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Shakiness and unsteady walk
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Rare
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Being forgetful
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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discouragement
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false or unusual sense of well-being
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling sad or empty
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hearing loss
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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nightmares
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tiredness
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
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Actions that are out of control
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aggressiveness
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anxiety
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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chest pain
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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confusion about identity, place, and time
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dark urine
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decrease in frequency of urination
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decrease in urine volume
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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environment seems unreal
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fainting
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falling
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false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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feeling of unreality
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fever
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headache
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hyperventilation
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inability to move the eyes
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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increased muscle spasm
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of bladder control
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loss of memory
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nausea
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nervousness
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painful urination
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problems with memory
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rash
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relaxed and calm feeling
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restlessness
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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sense of detachment from self or body
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sleep walking
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sleepiness
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slurred speech
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sticking out of tongue
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stomach pain
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
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uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
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unusual facial expressions
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Agitation
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change in consciousness
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changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
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confusion
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of consciousness
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loss of strength or energy
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nightmares
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mood or mental changes
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pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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shakiness and unsteady walk
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slurred speech
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talkativeness
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trouble speaking
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unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
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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Lightheadedness
Rare
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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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change in taste, or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
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change in vision
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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cramps
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diarrhea
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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dry mouth
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swelling
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weakness
Incidence not known
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Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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increase in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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increase interest in sexual intercourse
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itching skin
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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menstrual changes
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redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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weight loss
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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