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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or discomfort
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clay-colored stools
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cold sweats
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confusion about identity, place, and time false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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decreased urination
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deep or fast breathing with dizziness
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depression
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difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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double vision
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
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feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
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feeling that others can hear your thoughts
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hives or welts
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hostility
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irritability
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labored breathing, especially at night
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loss of balance control
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loss of consciousness
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lower back or side pain
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mood or mental changes
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muscle spasm, trembling, jerking, or stiffness
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nightmares
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numbness of the feet, hands, and around mouth
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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painful or difficult urination
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panic
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perspiration
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pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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restlessness
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seizures
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slurred speech
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stiffness of the limbs
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, legs, or hands
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands on side of face or neck
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talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
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trouble sleeping
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twisting movements of the body uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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unexplained fainting
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Chest pain or tightness
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clumsiness
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cold, clammy skin
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confusion
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine output
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dilated neck veins
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extreme tiredness or weakness
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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fast, weak pulse
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increased or excessive unconscious or jerking movements
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irregular breathing
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lightheadedness
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loss of consciousness
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low body temperature
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muscle stiffness, weakness, or tightness
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restlessness
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seeing things that are not there
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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shivering
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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troubled breathing
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weak or feeble pulse
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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:
Incidence not known
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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black tongue
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decreased interest in sexual ability or desire
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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enlargement of the breast
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hair loss or thinning of the hair
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heartburn
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increase in sexual ability or desire
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increased sensitivity of the eyes or skin to light
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pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
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peculiar taste
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severe sunburn
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small red or purple spots on the skin
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swelling of the testicles
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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waking to urinate at night
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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