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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Abdominal pain
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confusion
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difficulty with breathing
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irregular heartbeat
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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shortness of breath
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
Less common
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Agitation
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back pain
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blurred vision
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coma
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fever
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hallucinations (seeing things that aren't there)
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headache
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irritability
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labored breathing
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mood or mental changes
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seizures (convulsions)
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stiff neck
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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wheezing
Rare
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Arm or jaw pain
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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burning while urinating
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in vision
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chest pain, discomfort, or heaviness
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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constipation
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dark urine
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difficult or painful urination
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
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fainting
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fast, pounding, racing, or slow heartbeat or pulse
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itching
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of vision
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rash
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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stomach pain, severe
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sweating
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
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Continuing stomach pain
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cough
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lower back or side pain
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pale skin
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen or painful glands
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unusual bleeding or bruising
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Decreased urination
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dry mouth
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increase in heart rate
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lightheadedness
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muscle cramps or pain
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pain or weakness in the hands or feet
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rapid breathing
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sunken eyes
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thirst
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wrinkled skin
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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Diarrhea
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weight loss
Less common
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Changes in appetite
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decreased interest in sexual intercourse
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inability to have or keep an erection
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loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
Rare
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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discouragement
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disturbed color perception
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double vision
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excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling sad or empty
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frequent urination
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full or bloated feeling
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hair loss or thinning of hair
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hearing loss
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increased need to urinate
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increased volume of pale, dilute urine
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indigestion
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joint pain
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leg ache or pain
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loss of interest or pleasure
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neck or shoulder ache
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night blindness
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overbright appearance of lights
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pain in the chest below the breastbone
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passing of gas
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passing urine more often
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pressure in the stomach
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seeing halos around lights
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sensation of spinning
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sleeplessness
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stomach fullness, discomfort, or upset
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stuffy nose
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swelling of abdominal or stomach area
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swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
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tunnel vision
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unable to sleep
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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