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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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest pain or discomfort
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difficult or labored breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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rapid weight gain
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shortness of breath
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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tightness in the chest
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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
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wheezing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Absence of or decrease in body movement
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anxiety
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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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blurred vision
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chills
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cold sweats
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coma
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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decreased urine output
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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extreme fatigue
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased sweating
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increased thirst
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irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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nightmares
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noisy breathing
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numbness in the hands, feet, or lips
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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troubled breathing
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vomiting
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weight gain
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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Mild headache
Less common
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Diarrhea
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rash
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sleeplessness
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trouble sleeping
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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: Aug. 01, 2024
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