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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. confusion
  3. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  4. drowsiness
  5. relaxed and calm
  6. sleepiness
  7. sweating
  8. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. chills
  3. coma
  4. confusion
  5. decreased urine output
  6. headache
  7. fever
  8. increased thirst
  9. muscle pain or cramps
  10. nausea or vomiting
  11. slow or irregular heartbeat
  12. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  13. trouble breathing

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  3. changes in behavior
  4. cough
  5. diarrhea
  6. dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
  7. itching
  8. joint or muscle
  9. loss of strength or energy
  10. muscle pain or weakness
  11. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  12. painful or difficult urination
  13. red irritated eyes
  14. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  15. sore throat
  16. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  17. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  18. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  19. thoughts of killing oneself
  20. unusual bleeding or bruising

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Change in consciousness
  2. changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
  3. confusion
  4. difficult or trouble breathing
  5. drowsiness
  6. hallucinations
  7. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  8. loss of consciousness
  9. loss of strength or energy
  10. muscle pain or weakness
  11. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  12. shakiness and unsteady walk
  13. slurred speech
  14. trouble in speaking
  15. trouble sleeping
  16. unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
  17. unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability nightmares
  18. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
  19. unusual weak feeling

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

  1. Skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing

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: July 01, 2024

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