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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. ear congestion
  5. fever
  6. headache
  7. loss of voice
  8. sneezing
  9. sore throat
  10. stuffy or runny nose
  11. trouble breathing
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. confusion
  3. delusions
  4. dementia
  5. rapid weight gain
  6. tingling of the hands or feet
  7. unusual weight gain or loss

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. dry mouth
  3. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  4. hyperventilation
  5. irritability
  6. nervousness
  7. restlessness
  8. shaking
  9. trouble sleeping
  10. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Incidence not known

  1. Actions that are out of control
  2. diarrhea
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. fainting
  5. irregular heartbeat
  6. nervousness
  7. overactive reflexes
  8. poor coordination
  9. shivering
  10. skin itching, rash, or redness
  11. sweating
  12. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  13. talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
  14. talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
  15. thoughts or attempts at killing oneself
  16. trembling or shaking
  17. twitching

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

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. dizziness
  4. feeling sleepy or tired
  5. heartburn
  6. indigestion
  7. nausea
  8. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Less common

  1. Breast tenderness
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. increase appetite
  4. muscle aches

Rare

  1. Feeling jittery

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: May 01, 2024

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